Metal roofing systems are replacing wood and asphalt shingles as the number one choice for residential properties. Originally restricted to industrial and commercial properties, advances in metalworking have allowed this material to shine in classic and contemporary homes.
Custom Installations, Inc. explains the unique benefits of installing a metal roof in your home.
Longer Service Life
The biggest draw to using metal roofs is its longer service life. It has an average life span of up to 50 years, but it can exceed that with proper care and maintenance. To compare, asphalt shingles have an average life span of 15 to 20 years.
While it’s true that higher-rated roofing materials like tile and concrete can outlast metal roofs, they don’t have the same innate durability that allows them to meet their respective life spans. Tile roofs are brittle and can easily crack and split when they suffer heavy impact from falling tree branches or winds. In contrast, metal roofs shrug heavy impact and will only get scratched at worst.
Low-Maintenance
Many homeowners switch to metal roofs because they’re also low-maintenance. It’s’ completely immune to common problems plaguing wood and asphalt roofs; namely, rot, insect damage and mold development.
Easy to Install
Since metal roofs come in multiple sections, they are easier to install than the heavyweight choices like tile and slate. Since metal isn’t brittle, this roofing material can be shaped into different forms, styles and sizes without losing its innate strength. That said, we still recommend you have a professional like us install your new metal roof so that you maximize its service life and durability. We offer this as part of our complete roofing services.
Energy-Efficient
Metal roofs also reflect radiant heat from the sun, which translates to less heat gain and transference during the hotter seasons. It also sheds rain and water more efficiently, which means the roof has an easier time retaining your home’s energy efficiency and comfort throughout the different seasons.
Custom Installations, Inc. is the roofing and siding contractor you can trust to deliver professional workmanship on your next project. Call us today at (847) 932-4500 to learn more about our services. We offer complete roofing services throughout Northbrook, IL.