NOT CONVINCED ABOUT A METAL ROOF? THIS MAY HELP YOU…

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NOT CONVINCED ABOUT A METAL ROOF? THIS MAY HELP
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• The benefits of metal roofs have long been known,
  but some homeowners remain unconvinced and prefer
  to stick to more conventional forms of roofing.
  If youre considering replacing or upgrading your
  roof, have a look at this list of the benefits
  that a metal roof can bring to your home, before
  you make any decisions
• Life expectancy
• When a metal roof is properly installed by
  qualified and experienced professionals, it can
  last the lifetime of the house it sits on top of,
  or at the very least, last for up to 50 years. It
  will prevent water from leaking in, be strong
  enough to survive even the strongest of winds and
  shed snow quickly and easily.

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• A metal roof is also fire, mildew, rot and insect
  resistant. While metal roof warranties do vary,
  most companies will happily and confidently back
  their own products for between 20 and 50 years,
  with paint finishes extending the warranty to
  around 30 years.
• Weight
• In comparison to concrete tiles, metal roofing is
  incredibly lightweight and can be anything from
  as little as 50 to 150 pounds per square. This
  means that engineering costs can be greatly
  minimized, and if youre putting a metal roof
  onto a new property that youre currently
  building, then you may even be able to reduce the
  number of roof support members.

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• In some cases, a lightweight metal roof can
  simply be placed on top of an existing roof with
  no need for tear-off or additional structural
  support.
• Simple to install
• With metal roofing materials being sold in
  multiple-shingle sections, they can be speedily
  installed by a professional contractor. This
  naturally means reduced labour costs, and if
  youre looking to replace or fortify your
  existing roof in the event of an oncoming storm,
  then this can usually be done within 24-48 hours.

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• Resistant to fire
• Most metal roofs come with a Class A fire rating
  (the highest rating) due to their non-
  combustible nature, but this rating may be
  lowered if the metal roof is laid over a
  combustible material such as wood shingles, which
  typically comes with a Class C rating. For more
  detailed advice and guidance about fire rated
  roofs, talk to your local roofing company.
• Heat conduction
• You could save money on your energy bills with a
  metal roof since metal reflects radiant heat
  from the sun, you may not need to use air
  conditioning during the summer months, or at
  least not during the day, anyway.

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• Gently pitched roofs
• A gently pitched roof with metal material should
  be entirely leakproof the minimum pitch of a
  roof is usually 3 in 12.
• Rain and snow are no problem
• The way in which the panels on a metal roof
  interlock, and due to the hard and slippery
  surface, rain and snow are no problem for a
  properly installed metal roof, and the dark
  colour of the metal works well to melt the snow
  once it has heated up.

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• If this hasnt convinced you that a metal roof
  might be worth installing on your home, then you
  may need to discuss it further with your local,
  trusted roofing contractors.
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