Go Green – The Benefits of Metal Roofing
Nov 18,2016
Go Green is the latest buzz and today’s consumers are aware of the importance of go green environmental benefits and thus looking for ways to go green in their residential and commercial property. One of the best ways to go green is by installing metal roofing on your home or business. This will improve your property’s environmental friendliness. Metal roofs have several benefits. It not only minimizes the effects of UV rays but also lowers the cooling and heating bills and it also provide durable protection and low maintenance for your property for many years.
Metal Roofing Embraces the Green Revolution:
Before choosing the building material for your new roof, as roofing professionals we would urge you to think about the various environmental benefits of choosing a new metal roofing system. A metal roof is considered to be a cool roof by environmental consultants because of its properties of emitting less heat into the home or building interior. If you reside in a locality where the climate experiences high temperatures a metal roof is a wise option to consider for your home. The thin metal roof is much thinner than a typical shingle roof. This thin roofing system doesn't retain or transfer heat like an old fashioned shingle roof. A metal roof will keep your home cool and cozy even once the temperature outside is scorching.
If you're considering buying metal roofing for your home or business, it’s necessary to weigh the pros and cons of metal against other alternative common roofing materials, like asphalt, wood, and tile. So take a good look at the many advantages and drawbacks of steel, aluminum, and alternative metal roofing.
Longevity and Durability:
If a metal roof is installed properly, it will last for years and can withstand high winds and will cope with snow easily. Metal is also resistant to fire, mildew and water damage. Generally companies give 30-50 years of warranty on metal roofs.
Weight:
Metal roofs are approximately 6 times lighter in weight in comparison to tile and concrete tile roofs. In some cases we can see that metal roofing materials are applied on existing roofs without the need for tear off or additional structural support.
Minimal roof pitch:
Most metal roofing materials are installed on gently pitched roofs without presenting any leaking potential. Minimum roof pitch is three-in-12 (the roof rises 3 inches for every horizontal foot).
Easy and Fast Installation:
Metal roofs are easy and fast to install as they come in 12 to 36 inch wide multiple shingles and thus are very easy for contractors to install. Shortening the installation process is critical at the time of upcoming stormy weather. The light weight of metal roofs saves the engineering and building supporting structure cost.
Maximum shedding of rain and snow:
Metal roofing is extremely soundproof to rainfall and snow as a result of its interlocking design and because the surfaces are smooth and slippery.
Fire resistance:
Metal roofs are incombustible, and thus given class A fire rating (the most resistant). A part of a roof’s classification depends on materials beneath the surface that might ignite in intense heat. Wood shingles have a lower, category C rating.
Heat conduction:
Metal reflects refulgent heat from the sun, minimizing heat gain. This will allow you save energy required for air-conditioning throughout the day. Although the metal itself is low in insulation R-value, several systems utilize an area between the metal and roof deck to extend energy effectiveness.
These and other advantages make metal roofing a wise, economical and attractive option for your new roof, whether on your home or business.
Contact Royal Roofing Ltd in Calgary and Saskatoon to find out more and let our roofing experts help you decide what type of roof is the best choice for you.
