SB Roofing Blog

Metal roofs are not just for commercial buildings.  Many homeowners install metal roofing because they are longer lasting and require less maintenance than shingles.  Metal roofs are expanding in design options and can work for all types of architectural style homes.  However, metal roofs are more expensive than shingles usually, but have a longer life and more extensive warranties.

Here are some pros for metal roofing:

• Less maintenance
• Last longer
• Less flammable (may reduce home insurance cost)
• A Green roofing option - Can be recycled and metal roof sheeting itself is made from mostly recycled material.
• Snow slides off
• Many options in appearance and a wide color selection.

The Republican Journal

If you live in Virginia Beach and you need a new roof, think about getting a metal roof. Metal roofs are perfect for Virginia weather, keeping homes cooler in the summer and preventing ice dams in winter.
 
In the winter, snow slides off a metal roofing preventing ice dams. You don’t have to worry about water seeping in below the shingles, freezing and causing the shingles to lift.

Metal roofing is more energy efficient that asphalt shingles. They are have highly reflectivity coating which commonly saves 20-30% on air-conditioning costs because they reflect much of the sun's heat.

But like all energy efficient home improvements, metal roofs will increase the value of your home; and with such a long life, 20-30 years longer than shingles, the investment in metal roofing promises you a high ROI, should you choose to sell at some point.
 
For a new roof, contact SB Roofing.