5 OF YOUR TOP METAL ROOF QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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5 OF YOUR TOP METAL ROOF QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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• For those of you considering adding a metal roof
  to your property, here are answers to 5 of the
  most frequently asked questions
• 1. Will I have to pay much more for a metal roof?
• While its true to say that a metal roof will
  always cost more than an asphalt shingle roof,
  however they usually cost less than a slate roof,
  and are comparable in price to tiled or cedar
  shake roofing.
• Remember that metal roofs are a premium product
  with a much longer lifespan than other types of
  roofs, and with most having a 30 to 50 years
  warranty, you may never need to replace it in
  your lifetime. It will also add value to your
  home and save you money on your electricity bills.

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• 2. Do metal roofs last longer than other roofs?
• Most metal roofs can be expected to last 2 or
  even 3 times longer than regular roofs (the
  average asphalt roof lasts between 12 and 20
  years), and as asphalt roofs begin to deteriorate
  as soon as they are exposed to the elements,
  metal roofs will always give you longer and
  better protection, since they never decompose.
  Should the paintwork fade on a metal roof, it can
  simply be repainted instead of replaced.
• Wood-shingle roofs, shake and tile can vary in
  duration depending on any number of weather
  related issues, but often need to be replaced
  after 20 years, while roofs made of concrete can
  of course crack and become distorted in the
  freeze/thaw cycles that affect many U.S. homes.

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• 3. Will a metal roof be noisy in bad weather?
• There is little evidence to show that a metal
  roof is noisier than any other type of roof
  during stormy weather conditions, and with good
  quality attic insulation, most roof sounds are
  absorbed anyway.
• 4. Will a metal roof survive extreme weather
  conditions?
• High winds, hail storms, heavy snow and even
  wildfires pose few problems for a high quality
  metal roof. With 140 mph wind rating, metal roofs
  are designed to withstand gusts of up to 140 mph
  and are both wind and uplift resistant thanks to
  new building code requirements.

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• Heavy snow slides quickly off a metal roof,
  making it a popular choice for homeowners living
  in snow affected areas of the country. And should
  your home be unfortunate enough to lie in the
  path of a wildfire, should a burning ember land
  on your metal roof, you and your home will be
  protected.
• How environmentally friendly are metal roofs?
• The average recycled content of a metal roof is
  around 28 and when it eventually reaches the end
  of its lifespan, its 100 recyclable what
  could be better for the environment than that?

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• The National Association of Homebuilders Research
  Center recently announced that more than 20
  billion pounds of asphalt shingles end up in
  landfills every year across the country, creating
  a huge waste problem. If you have a shingle roof
  and want to replace it with a steel one but are
  worried about adding to the waste problem, you
  can simply have a metal roof fitted over your
  current one.
• To know even more about metal roofs, reach out to
  your local supplier and arrange for them to
  assess your current roof and talk you through the
  options for replacing or maintaining it.

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  Louisiana, call us today for a free estimate!