Hail and high winds are common weather events in many parts of United States. Roofing Contractors often recommend metal roofs to their customers. While industrial business owners have used metal roofs for a long time, metal roofing products may be an unexpected recommendation for commercial and residential owners. However, today’s metal roofing materials are attractive and suitable for all kinds of buildings. Regardless of the style they choose, building owners will enjoy the low maintenance required on a metal roof. They will also be pleased by the long warranty and lower insurance premiums.
Roofing contractors have many versatile metal roofing products that they can recommend to homeowners and retail business owners. They will find that metal roof fabricators have created metal shingles and shakes that look like traditional asphalt shingles and cedar shakes. These come in a variety of colors that will match every structure’s siding and trim. No one will see the structure and think that it has a metal roof. Metal roofs are so light that they can be installed over existing roofs, if the roof is in good condition. This saves the cost of tearing off the old roof.
Metal roofs can have many energy-efficient qualities. Homeowners can choose metal roofing materials that reflect from 30% to 70% of the sun’s rays. The percentage reflected depends upon the color that the homeowner chooses. White is the most reflective color. If darker shades are chosen, the roof will reflect less light and the energy savings will be less. Customers can expect to save from 20% to 30% on their summer cooling bills. Environmentalists are pleased that metal roofing materials are made from recycled steel. When a roof lasts for 50 or more years, it takes less energy to maintain and replace it. When the time does come to put on a new roof, 100% of the old roof can be recycled.
Licensed Roofing Contractor in Boston MA, Carroll & Sons Roofing Inc., can provide you with plenty of advice and information about the choices available, as well as complete your project to a high standard. To find out more about their services, or to get a FREE estimate for your roofing, guttering or siding requirements, call (617) 625-8334.
