Metal Roofing Installation
You may think that the cost of a metal roof can seem over the top when comparing it to a standard asphalt shingle roof. Its not fair to compare the absolute material cost. There are other factors to compare in metal roofing installation.
Metal roofing does not get its cost effectiveness from its materials. To better understand the expense of metal roofing materials, we are more apt to examine the differences in an asphalt roof versus a metal one.
Asphalt always looks like a bargain. At approximately one third of the metal roof cost and warranty slapped on the package boasting twenty years or better, it seems clear to the uninformed that an asphalt roof will provide the same performance at a fraction of the payout. Over our time, warranties have become more a tool for marketing than a display of quality.
We, as consumers assume a company will stand behind their product for a specified amount of time but the details are in the small print. Dont take me wrong, there are a lot of great warranties out there but its key to understand their limitations and fine print when taking the warranty into account. Upon further examination, we see that most shingle warranties do not cover their claimed lifespan. Instead, the company heavily pro rates the value so if and when you were ever to file a warranty claim, you would never recover the amount of the initial product. And remember, these warranties do not cover the cost of labor of the initial job or replacement.
Another big myth that homeowners face when comparing metal roof cost to asphalt are the effects of the environment has on them both. The weather can bring some harsh conditions. Scorching heat, hail, rain, sleet, snow, tornadoes, wildfires, and hurricanes are some of the environmental conditions we face in the United States. As these conditions get more extreme, the more that asphalt shingles will fail. The more often they will need to be replaced, thus increasing ownership costs and maintenance requirements.
Corrugated metal roofing is unmatched in wind resistance, impact resistance, and fire protection. This claim is untouched by traditional asphalt shingling. When we eliminate maintenance and replacement costs, there are also positive effects metal roofing brings with it for energy conservation. Some products are even Energy Star Rated now. This means they meet governmental requirements for efficiency. Its easy to recoup your metal roof cost simply in the amount of money you will save in the heating and cooling of your home.
Yes, there is a major cost difference. On paper the cost of metal roofing can look high. But when you do a quick look into the extreme benefits of a metal roof its incredible advantages will become clear.
With a little amount of maintenance it will pay dividends for as long as you own your home and many years to come.