Metal roofing is very practical and eye appealing. A green color coated metal roof on a wood cabin is a classic beauty. There are many advantages to having metal roofing on your home.
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In the past, the initial cost of purchasing and installing a metal roofing was a higher cost than purchasing material for an asphalt roof. But now, with the price of oil increasing (oil being one of the main ingredients in asphalt roofing), metal roofing prices versus asphalt roofing prices are becoming almost comparable. Metal roofing will last longer than an asphalt roof too. Some metal roofing companies provide a warranty for their roofing products for up to 50 years! Special coated metal roofing can be energy efficient and can save you money on your air conditioning bill because they reflect sunlight and heat! Most metal roofs need very little maintenance too, making the investment of the metal roofing worth the extra cost.
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Metal roofing comes in panels that can be ordered to the size you need. They are lightweight and can easily be installed. Because of the advantage of a high strength to low weight ratio, metal roofing is used to cover large buildings with. The metal roofing panels can be made up of different kinds of metals such as steel, copper and aluminum. They prices may vary depending on what type of metal roof you choose. In high altitudes and mountain areas, the fact that the metal roofing provides excellent snow shedding is a huge plus. The snow slides right off instead of piling up, due to the slick nature of the metal roof. Snow guards can be installed where roof snow shedding can be dangerous such as in walkways and door areas. The same material used for metal roofing can be used for metal siding. As mentioned earlier, the metal panels can be customized and come in a variety of styles and forms. You can even choose a custom color to fit your designing needs! Thus, showing the versatility of metal roofing.
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True story. My dad bought an old chicken ranch where the chicken coops were made out of corrugated steel metal roofing material. The coops were built in 1921 and are still standing strong today after almost 100 years have passed! That is a conformation, to me, about the durability and strength of metal roofing! People have even asked to buy the antique metal panels from him! He is not selling, the old coops are now very useful storage sheds for him.
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Whether you are building a new home or thinking about re-roofing your current home, consider metal roofing as an option. Not only are they durable, can save you money over the years, and versatile, they are also very beautiful. You can look online to get ideas on how to make metal roofing fit your style. There are many gorgeous homes displaying a metal roof to look at to help you get some ideas. Metal roofing is a great investment you can make for your home and hopefully will find a way into your budget.
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True story. My dad bought an old chicken ranch where the chicken coops were made out of corrugated steel metal roofing material. The coops were built in 1921 and are still standing.... Learn more at roofing and roofing materials
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