Q: Is a metal roof more expensive than a regular home roof?
A. Metal roofing is a premium home product. A metal roof will cost more than what an asphalt shingle roof costs. A metal roof is similar in price to tile roofing or cedar shake roofing. However, if you currently have a slate roof, you can expect your metal roof to cost less.
Q: Does a metal roof add to the resale value of your home?
A: A brand new metal roof will add to the resale value of your home. A metal roof installation will allow you to save money on your energy bills, and with the durability of a metal roof, will give you solace that you will likely never need a roof replacement again.
Q: Does a metal roof attract lightning?
A. The fact of the matter is, lightning is attracted to the highest point, not necessarily metal. Contrary to popular belief, a metal roof has no greater chance of being hit by lightning than any traditionally constructed roof. However, a significant advantage is that a metal roof is fireproof, so if your metal roof is struck by lightning, your metal roof can help prevent your home from catching on fire because it can dissipate the electrical charge.
Q: Will metal roofing make my house hotter?
A: A metal roof installation can lower energy expenditures because a metal roof does an excellent job reflecting a fair amount of sun and radiant heat away from your house instead of absorbing heat like a traditional asphalt roof.
Q: How much more time will a metal roof last than a traditional roofing installation?
A. The average asphalt roof lasts from 12 to 20 years. You can expect a metal roof 2 to 3 times longer than a regular roof. The traditional roof life of 12 years means that a metal roof should last anywhere between 40 and 60.
Q: Can insulation be added under the metal roofing installation?
A. There are several various types of insulation that can be used under metal roofing. Because there is a wide variety of insulation options, you can save even more additional utility costs by making your roof more energy-efficient by using this inexpensive insulation product.
Q: Is a metal roof worth the additional cost?
A: If you’re looking for a significant investment when it comes to your roofing, a metal roof installation is the best decision you can make. The initial cost of a metal roof is higher. Because traditional metal roofing lasts at least twice as long than any other roofing material means that the costs associated with a metal roof is worth the expense.