The Value of Metal Shingles
Metal shingles are durable, cost-effective, and virtually indestructible.
Metal shingles are durable, cost-effective, and virtually indestructible. They are also a dream to maintain, requiring nothing more than a good washing down every few years or whenever debris accumulates.
If a homeowner is looking for a new roof for their current home or building a new one, the type of roofing material is a big decision. However, before choosing, take the time to learn more about metal roofing.
What are metal shingles?
Although this material is exactly what it sounds like—individual roofing shingles made of metal—it offers many benefits that architects and home builders love.
This product is highly durable, particularly in areas that experience a variety of weather conditions. It resists elements that can decimate asphalt shingles, and many metal roofing products can last up to 50 years when properly maintained. In addition, this material is lightweight, highly fire-resistant, and environmentally friendly. It’s also highly energy efficient.
Many homeowners prefer the crisp, clean look of metal roofing, so much so that this material can increase the value and the salability of a home.
Metal shingles as compared to other roofing materials
Metal shingles often cost more than traditional asphalt shingles, but every roofing product costs more to install than asphalt shingles. This material does not, however, cost appreciably more than tile or standing-seam metal roofing in most cases.
However, because this material lasts longer than asphalt, requires less maintenance and repair, and provides high energy efficiency, some homeowners report that the cost for metal shingles is less over the roof’s life. Ultimately, homeowners may save money over the lifespan of metal roofing shingles, as they will not need replacement as soon as an asphalt shingle roof would, and there may be savings through insurance for such a durable roof.
How to determine if metal shingles are the best option
Although there are multiple online resources to research metal shingle roofs, save time and energy by contacting a local roofing contractor to help decide on metal shingle roofing.
For most homeowners, the answer comes down to cost. Installing a new roof requires a substantial investment, and not everyone can budget for the cost of this material. However, homeowners interested in the potential increase of their home’s value and the fact that they will likely not need to replace the roof again may be attracted to the value metal roofing shingles offer.
Contact a reliable roofing contractor to learn more about this and other roofing materials to make an informed decision.
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