4 Reasons to Get a Steel Roof
Bay Valley Contractor shares why a metal roof might be the right choice for your home.
Most people have seen a steel metal roof before but often only associate them with businesses and may not know how great of a choice it may be for their home. Bay Valley Contractors, a leading Bay Area roofing company shares some of the reasons it could be the right choice for you. Nowadays, metal roofing can replicate almost any style such as traditional shingles, Spanish tile, cedar shake, or standing seam panels. And the benefits are endless!! Here is four to get you going:
Fire Protection
Built out of non-combustible materials, a metal roofing system will help to protect your home in a wildfire situation, which often times start on rooftops and spread from there from wind gusts and burning embers.
Durability
Remaining at the top of the list with owners of a steel metal roof is its long-lasting durability. When properly installed they will typically last 40-70 years (with proper maintenance) while withstanding winds in excess of 120 mph.
Environmentally Friendly
Traditional asphalt shingles are a petroleum-based product and only contribute to our increasing dependency on fossil fuels, and they have half or less of the lifespan to boot! They are also made from at least 25% recycled materials while being 100% recyclable themselves. Steel roofing will not lose its strength even after repeated recycling, and although it's heavier than aluminum it rarely dents, unlike aluminum, just ask your local Cary roofing professional.
Energy-Efficient
A metal roofing system reflects the radiant solar heat rather than absorbing it, which helps cool your home during those long summer days. The metal roofing alliance says that a metal roof can cut cooling by up to 25%. Even though it is inherently low in insulated R-value, it can be applied on top of foam insulation to increase that value and save on heating costs.
Call BAY VALLEY CONTRACTORS today at 925-705-7889 or visit them at www.bayvalleycontractors.com.
They strive to work in a timely manner with zero hidden costs. They are fully licensed and insured, and ready to assist you with all of your roofing needs.
