The Best Reasons Why You Should Use Metal Roofs in London ON

London ON is a challenging place for any roofing material. Dealing with a humid subcontinental climate, the home is subject to extreme winters and mild summers. In short, it gives roofs minimal break periods for recovery and repairs. It is for this reason metal roofs are an excellent choice for any London ON homeowner.

As a reputable and experienced metal roofer in London ON, we support the idea of using metal roofs in residential settings. It is initially expensive as StateFarm writes it. However, the long-term benefits are definitely exceptional despite the cons you'll encounter.

Metal Roofs Pros and Cons for Residential Properties

Whether you're putting a roof on a new home, or your existing roof requires a total makeover, there are many materials available. But no matter what roof style you have, metal roofs can be an attractive option because of their longevity, minimal maintenance, and energy efficiency. And you can choose from tin, zinc, aluminum, copper, or galvanized steel — just make sure your metal roofing material is tested and labeled by UL, FM Global, or the equivalent, and that you check with your local building department for any code requirements.

Advantages of metal roofs

Metal roofs offer many benefits, including:

Longevity.

Metal roofs can last 40-70 years, depending on the material. Traditional asphalt roofing materials have an estimated life expectancy of roughly 12-20 years.

Durability.

Some metal roofs can sustain wind gusts up to 140 miles per hour, will not corrode or crack, and may be impact-resistant (depending on which metal you choose). In addition, metal roofs don't need the periodic costly maintenance that other roofing materials often require. However, they should be inspected periodically to make sure no repairs are required.

Safety.

Metal roofs will not spark and ignite into flames during a wildfire or lightning strike.
Energy efficiency.

Metal roofs reflect solar radiant heat, which can reduce cooling costs by 10-25%.

Environmentally friendly.

Metal roofs not only have 25-95% recycled content, depending on the material used, but are also 100% recyclable at the end of their life as a roof. In contrast, most shingle tear-off waste ends up as part of the building-related waste stream — up to 20 billion pounds per year.

Disadvantages of metal roofs (Read More)

In addition, metal roofs are exceptionally durable. Yet, as they approach the end of their lifespan, they do not become useless waste once you tear them off for replacement. In fact, facilities across Canada can handle recycling the roofing material in the fastest and most energy-efficient way possible. Therefore, you're doing the environment a huge favor just by using metal roofs.

Classic Metal Roofing Systems has an excellent list of everything that makes metal roofs an excellent and environmentally-friendly choice for any homeowner. While it endorses its own brand, majority of these benefits are shared by most residential metal roofs too.

Why Choose a Metal Roof To Help The Environment?

Just take a look at these environmental benefits:

• Made from 95% recycled content
• Minimal carbon footprint, unlike traditional shingles
• Special Kynar 500® and Hylar 5000® PVDF resin-based finishes reflect radiant heat
• Cuts energy costs by up to 20%
• Reduces attic temperatures by up to 34%
• Integral “dead” airspace blocks heat transfer by conduction
• Lower cooling load can extend air conditioner life
• Integrates with most photovoltaic solar collection systems
• Low weight allows installation over most existing roofs
• Eliminates the need for landfill disposal of old roofing (Continued)

Most London ON homeowners know how to repair and replace corrugated metal roofs. On the other hand, standing seam metal roof variants are more dense and heavier. However, it's possible to install them through do-it-yourself methods.

If you'd like to try your hand in tearing off and replacing your standing seam metal roofs, Roof Cost Estimator has an excellent guide to help you. Learn more below.

The Easiest Steps To Install Standing Seam Metal Roofing

Just how many people think that metal roofing installation can be an easy feat, all because it just seems so easy and straight forward when you watch the professionals perform the installation. They do know how to make it look easy, indeed!

However, installing metal roofing correctly does require a basic knowledge of the system and how to properly employ all the flashing components such as end-wall, and z-bar, along with a thorough understanding of the basic roofing principles, and being comfortable using all the tools required to install the system correctly.

Since most ordinary homeowners do not have all the necessary know-how or significant knowledge of basic roofing principles, along with experience of working on an actual roof, all day in the sun, with the sweat pouring down the face as you work on flashing all the dormers, chimneys and roof vents, or shingling away for hours on end and doing it right, taking on the installation of a metal roof over your home is not something that I would easily recommend to even some of the most seasoned do-it-yourself enthusiasts.

But, if you are still curious as to what a typical standing seam installation process may entail, then read on to learn what it takes to professionally install a standing seam metal roof, which is one of the most popular styles in residential metal roofing. (Continued)

However, as you have read in the instructions, both standing seam and corrugated metal roofing requires time and financial commitment. If you haven't the time to remove your own metal roof or handle any DIY projects, you can turn to London ON's most-trusted roofers, Cub Roofing. We've been serving our local area for more than a decade and guarantee only exceptional results for your roofing needs. Contact us today.

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