Benefits Of Getting Kit Homes Metal Roofing
Posted by admin - 13/05/09 at 01:05 pmIf you are looking to redo the roof on your kit homes you should consider using residential metal roofing. Residential metal roofing may seem complicated, but in reality it is not that much different from normal roofing.If you are at all confused and not sure why you want to get residential metal roofing, read on and this article will help you.
Why Residential Metal Roofing
Residential metal roofing is quickly becoming on of the most desirable alternatives to traditional shingles.There are many reasons why you would want to get a residential metal roofing system.The first and most obvious is durability.Metal roofing is much stronger and more durable than any shingle roofing out there.For the most part metal roofs can last over 60 years if they are well maintained.Compare that to the time frame of a normal shingle roof and you can see why people are looking at residential metal roofing as a viable alternative.
Residential metal roofing is also superior to shingle roofing in bad weather including hail, sun exposure, wind and heavy rain.Metal roofing stands up to sun far better then shingles and will not decay over time.Most residential metal roofing is rated to withstand winds of up to 140 miles per hour. In some states metal roofing can qualify you for a discount in kit home owners insurance because it is so resistant to damage.
Metal roofs painted in a light color can also reduce the cooling cost of kit homes in high sun areas by as much as 25 percent.The suns heating rays are reflected away from the home and make it much easier to keep cool.In addition to this the metal roofs can be treated with a special paint that will allow even more heat to go out making for an even cooler house.
Lastly for those of you that are environmentally conscious a metal roof is far more eco friendly then a shingle one.A metal roof needs to be replaced far less frequently and contains a much higher content of recycled products when it is installed.In addition many times the steel roof can be installed right over the shingle one making for an even more eco friendly installation.
As you can see there are many long term benefits to installing a metal roof on your kit home.I would highly suggest before you go through the trouble of installing a shingle roof you take the time to price out a metal one and see if it can compare with the shingle roof.
