Why Are Metal Roofs The Best Choice for Your London ON Home

When choosing a roof for their new home or replacing an old one, more and more homeowners are making the switch to metal roofing.

Asphalt roofing used to be the most popular roofing option, but not anymore. With plenty of reported cases about asphalt roofs curling, shedding, and cupping a year or so after installation, consumers began hunting for better choices that will give them their money’s worth. And many of them found metal roofing to be the best choice.

If you’re considering a metal roof for your London ON property, this article by Paul Kazlov from Global Home Improvement will further assure you that you’re making the right decision.

Top 8 Reasons Homeowners Choose a Metal Roof

In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about metal roofs and their manifold benefits. And why not? As one of the most durable roofing materials available on the market, metal roofs have outshined the famous asphalt shingles, slates, and other composite roofing materials. Here are eight reasons why homeowners choose a metal roof:

1. Durability

Everyone wants a strong roof that can shield the family and the home from windblown debris and unfriendly weathers. Unfortunately, many roofing materials do not have the strength to withstand against aggressive wind and temperature change. Metal roofs, on the other hand, are fire-retardant and impervious to rust, mildew and mold. They are great for coastal homes and areas with wind that travels up to 140 mph.

2. Longevity

The fact that metal roofs do not succumb to many of the common roof plagues makes them not only durable, but also lasting. They do not experience extreme thermal expansion and contraction, making them even less likely to break, chip, crack, or become loose over time. According to the Metal Roofing Alliance, a metal roof can live between 40 to 60 plus years, which is two to three times longer than a well-maintained asphalt roof.

3. Convenient Upkeep

If your metal roof has been properly installed, then maintenance on your part is virtually zero. Unlike other roofing materials, metal roofs do not absorb water and can rid snow easily from its surface. These two factors alone greatly reduce the chance of having a damaged roofing structure and gutter system. Read more...

Quality metal roofing is indeed an excellent investment, as high-grade metal roofs are multiple times more impervious to elements than asphalt shingles and other roofing materials. However, it is not only durability and longevity that makes metal roofs such a great choice. Their eye-catching beauty has its benefits too.

A post from classicmetalroofingsystems.com discusses how metal roofs help increase your home’s market value.

The Financial Impact of Metal Roofing: Increased Home Value

Beauty and Increased Home Value

The emotional side of things is that you want your home to be attractive, to be the haven of peace and beauty or charm that you enjoy. A visually pleasing home is also usually a home that sells faster and at a higher value.

For increased home value, a couple of things come into play when you invest in a quality metal roof installation:

• Industry studies have shown that upgraded roofs add about 65% of their cost to a home’s value.
• Because of metal’s durability, that becomes a lasting increase in home value, rather than one that declines rapidly as the roof deteriorates.

Today’s metal roofs offer you a wide range of styles and colors. In addition to traditional vertical seam roofs, there are products available that look like wood shakes, slate, shingles, and tile. One of the most exciting things to happen to metal roofing in many years has been an increase in the number of “print coats” which are colors that feature patterns and multiple hues for a weathered look or even for a look similar to that of slate or tile. Read more...

However, even if you’ve already set your heart on a metal roof, choosing the right one could still be a daunting task. Metal roofs come in different styles, colors, and price ranges – you need to decide what is it that you’re really looking for.

To make this task easier, checkout this metal roof shopping guide from Julianne Calapa.

What to Know Before You Buy a Metal Roof

Before we get into some of the reasons a metal roof could be the best option, you should have a set idea of your personal likes, dislikes, home attributes, and specifications. Not only will this help you choose a material, but if you do end up choosing a metal roof, it’ll also help you decide on the final panel style and design.

Know your budget

Here is our biggest recommendation regarding this sensitive topic: Be realistic.

You want to get the most out of your money, but you also don’t want to spend money that you don’t have. Take a detailed look at your finances and how much money you are able and willing to spend on a roof. It’s just that important.

If you are able to put down a larger sum of money at one time with the understanding that you won’t have to replace the roof for at least 50+ years, a metal roof might be your best option. Or if you’re strapped for cash and unable to put down a large amount of money at one time, you may not be in the market to purchase a metal roof right now.

Know your style/design interests

Have a good idea of what you want in the end product of the roof going on your building. If you had to visualize your ideal home, what would the roof look like? Would the roof be a bright color or have more of an earth tone? What would the texture be? How about the finish? Read more...

The most important decision you'll have to make when installing a metal roof - or any type of roof, for that matter - is you're choice of roofing company. Working with a reliable roofer helps ensure that the job is done right and completed as scheduled.

If you're from London ON, Cub Roofing got you covered.

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