How to Pick Metal Roofing
Metal roofs are gaining popularity and for good reason. Most are guaranteed for 40 to 50 years, require no maintenance or repair and are very efficient for cooling purposes. Many styles of roofing are available as well as a myriad of colors that will not fade. Metal roofing is also very green: the metal is recycled material and is installed over the asphalt roof which means that old roofs do not end up in a landfill. Does this Spark an idea?
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Know that metal roofing should be Galvalume. This product is the best of both worlds in that it is both galvanized steel with zinc-aluminum alloy. This gives both excellent corrosion resistance and heat reflectivity which results in a lower energy load. A metal roof with good emissivity (the ability of a roof to release absorbed heat) can lower urban air temperature by 12 degrees. Cooling savings can be as much as 40 percent. Kynar 500 is a paint coating that gives added protection and gives a guarantee against faded color. Today's metal roofs are far different from the old metal barn roofs of yesteryear.
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Select a metal roofing company that knows what it is doing. A good metal roofing company knows its products well, will take the time to help you know what is best for your house and will install the metal roofing properly. A good metal roofing company is key to getting the right roofing for your home that will last maintenance-free over a lifetime. Look at the company's professional roofing membership. Consult the National Roofing Contractors Association website to find metal roofing contractors in your area.
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Remember why metal roofing is becoming so popular: metal roofing is lightweight; because it offers seismic protection in areas where earthquakes occur. Metal roofing does not warp, curl, split or catch on fire from embers. It has a 120 mph wind rating, is quiet when installed over solid sheathing, does not increase the risk of lightning strikes and typical hail storms will not dent it.
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Tips & Warnings
Be aware: if the estimate of a so-called good metal roof is far below the market price, do yourself a favor and throw out that bid; excellent and efficient metal roofing is not cheap. Competitive bidding will give you a better price, but not a cheap price.
