Facts:
There are many myths surrounding metal roofs. For instance, rumors suggesting that metal roofing dents easily and is noisier than regular asphalt roofing. Neither of these myths are true. At K&R, we feel compelled to provide our customers with accurate facts and the information you need before committing to a large and important purchase! Here are five compelling facts that may help guide you in deciding.
#1: Metal Roofs Last Three Times Longer Than Asphalt
The average asphalt roof lasts 12-20 years. Metal roofs put that life expectancy to shame. On average, homeowners can expect their metal roofs to last anywhere from 40 to 70 plus years!
Let us put that another way. Realistically, you might have to replace your asphalt roof three times before replacing a metal roof once! When it comes to the cost of labor, maintenance, and your time, installing a metal roof is a far wiser choice and when you factor in the energy savings over that time span... the decision to go with a metal roof should be even easier.
#2: A Metal Roof Can Cost As Little As 20% More Than Asphalt
It's true that the initial investment can be a little higher than asphalt shingles. Our Panel loc plus, lifetime warrantied systems can often be as little as 20% more and provide you with a quick return as well as the satisfaction of knowing your most valued possessions are much more protected from storm & fire damages. It's also worth noting that you get what you pay for. Because metal roofing lasts longer, requires fewer repairs, and improves your home’s energy efficiency, the product will pay for itself long before the end of its lifecycle.
#3: They’re Much Better For The Environment
Consider this. More than 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles wind up in landfills across the United States each year. Metal roofing, however, does not contribute at all. That is because they are 100 percent recyclable and are often made of at least 25 percent recycled materials.
All of these characteristics go a long way towards reducing the carbon footprint. Less energy is spent creating and dumping metal, which leads to fewer emissions. Similarly, metal roofing requires fewer repairs and less maintenance than asphalt, which further mitigates the potential carbon footprint, helping you feel even better about your choice to help the environment as well as your pocket in energy savings!
#4: They Lower Your Energy Bills
A metal roof is one of the most energy-efficient roofing option. When installed properly, they can save you up to 40 percent on energy costs. Especially throughout the hottest months of the year, you don’t have to worry about your HVAC system wasting unnecessary energy.
This efficiency comes from the solar reflectance of high performance painted systems. The Lifetime painted metal reflects more solar radiation, while its asphalt counterpart absorbs and retains that heat. Cutting down on thermal transfer is like reversing the unnecessary flow of cash you may be losing from a less efficient roofing system.
#5: It's Becoming More & More Popular!
According to Principia Consulting, the metal roofing market is expected to grow seven percent in 2020. This forecast is unsurprising when you consider all the benefits of metal roofing. More people are gravitating towards an investment that will pay dividends down the road thanks to lower energy bills, less maintenance, and lower damage risk.
Final Thoughts:
If you're ready to look into a new energy efficient and much more storm proof roofing option just fill out our online form and we'll contact you for a 100% free, no obligation estimate! We are Central States Mfg's largest distributor in the south east and a family that has been involved in metal roofing installation since 1990!
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