When you’re in the market for a new roof, you may feel bombarded with all the options. To make an easier decision on your roofing needs, the following should be kept in mind when considering aluminum roofing, metal roofing, and steel roofing.
Some steel roofing has a coating of aluminum-zinc alloy, which provides your roof with a lifespan of approximately 100 years. Two of the most common types of metal used to create metal roofing products are aluminum and steel. With proper maintenance, metal roofs can last approximately 50 years.
When looking for a roof, you’re likely going to want something that is cost-efficient. Even the most expensive types of metal, including stainless steel zinc, and copper will cost 30% less than tile roofs or the cheapest slate. Having a metal roof can offer your home the protection it needs from major damage as it has a 140 mile per hour wind rating. Opting for a metal roof can save you nearly 25% off from your yearly home annual energy costs. New metal roofs can contain anywhere from 30% and up to 60% of the recycled metal content. Additionally, new metal roofs are 100% recyclable at the end of their service.
If you’re someone who likes a variety in style and likes to be unique, you’ll like the fact that metal roofs come in two different styles: interlocking shingles and vertical panels. If you’re someone who likes a variety of colors, modern metal roofs provide more than 100 colors. These colors include customized, premium, and standard colors. The color options with metal roofing are more than the options you will receive with an asphalt shingle roof. Asphalt shingle roofs only have around 15 to 20 standard colors.
Whether you choose aluminum roofing or any other type of residential roofing, it’s ideal to hire a roofing company to ensure the roof is installed correctly. Having your residential metal roof or aluminum roof installed by a contractor can give you peace of mind knowing the work was finished professionally. Hiring professional puts you at less risk for leaks and damages as the roof will be completely secure.
