Top Advantages and Benefits of Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is a growing choice of roofing material. Metal roofing accounts for about 10-14% of allure-roofing jobs in the Canada. They're most popular in Southeastern states, like Ontario, where tropical storms are a trouble. There are several reasons why they're growing in fashionably. First, homeowners aren't as flash as they used to be. More and more homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes as they progress. Since they can last more than five decades, homeowners who choose them know that they will not need to replace it again. Other reasons include the strength and protection which they give, and the more design options available with meal roofing materials.

Steel Roofers is a website designed for customers who are looking to replace their aging shingled roof to an affordable steel roofing panels solution, that first is an eco-friendly choice and second, it provides an excellent curb appeal to any home.

Steel-Roofers.com is an authorized website of London Eco-Metal Manufacturing Inc.

London Eco-Metal Manufacturing, a family-owned and operated company, is an industry leading manufacturer in Ontario, of affordable, quality steel roofing for the environmentally conscious consumer.

London Eco-Metal Manufacturing knows that homeowners take pride in their homes and properties, and making high quality improvements will only add to their enjoyment and value. This is why London Eco-Metal is uncompromising when it comes to the detail that goes into our steel roofing products. We provide our products in a wide range of colors and profiles and we offer them mainly in steel, but also in aluminum.

• Government Tax Credits:

However, 2010, you may be eligible for a national tax credit, If you install a metal roof before December 31. You can take a tax credit for 30 of the cost (up to$1500) for Energy Star metal roofs with painted coatings. Ask your roofer if your choice of roofing contains pigmented coatings. Pigmented coatings increase the energy effectiveness of these roofs.

• Life:

Metal roofs last the longest of any roofing material. Most manufacturers offer 50 year warranties for their products. With just a little maintenance, they can last up to 75 years.

• Strength & Durability Benefits: 

Metal roofs resist all rainfall conditions, from large volumes of heavy snow, to hail and high winds. They don't rot, which eliminates the possibility for lightweight damage. Additionally, they don't absorb water and moisture, crack or peel. They're also resistant to mildew and decay.

• Cost Benefits:

Metal roofs cost more than most other roofing types. The average costs are: steel shingles - $5,000-$22,000; aluminum shingles - $12,000-$24,000; copper shingles - $25,500 - $39,600. There are multiple variables that will determine the cost of a new metal roof, including size, material, pitch, availability, permits and any special labor costs associated with your roofing project. Homes with metal roofs are known for their advanced resale values.

• Safety Benefits:

One of the top advantages of metal roofs is that they're fire-resistant. Unlike wood or asphalt shingled roofs, they don't burn, adding an another level of protection for homeowners.

• Environmental Benefits:

There are several factors that make metal roofing environmentally-friendly, including that most can be installed over an living roof. Installing metal roofing over an existing roof eliminates waste from a roof tear-off which would else end up in a tip. They're often made from recycled material, and metal roof materials can be reclaimed.

• Energy Efficiency:

Metal roofs reflect the sun and block heat transmission from the roof to the interior of a house. A pigment covered metal roof is more energy effective because it creates a cooler home, due to the reflective pigments within in the finish.

• Design Benefits:

There are multiple color choices and design schemes available in metal roofing materials. Painted metal is available in nearly any color. There are two types of metal roofs standing seam and corrugated. Standing seam are made up of interlocking metal panels that are placed vertically from the ridge of the roof to the eaves. Corrugated metal roofing is corrugated or rippled sheets of metal.

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