The Benefits of Metal Roofing

If you’re due for a roof replacement, or you’re just starting to build your home, you may be wondering which type of roofing material would be best. If you’ve done your research, you should know that there are plenty of roofing options to choose from. Your roofing material of choice should be dependent on the type of home you have, and the location of it. 

Metal roofing is quickly becoming a popular roofing choice due to a multitude of benefits that come with using the material. It’s known for being low maintenance, durable, and you’re able to choose from an array of colours to match your house. We’ve put together a few other benefits of metal roofing.

Protection from weather

Metal roofing actually protects your house from extreme weather conditions. If you live in a cold area where it snows or rains heavily, metal roofing protects the house from the exteriors, by naturally draining the water and ice so your house doesn't experience any leaks or water damage. In high-risk bushfire areas, metal roofing is ideal as it is non-combustible, is resistant to heat, and will not ignite like other roofing materials might. Metal roofing will also be a lot stronger than other materials during high winds and storms.

Durability

Metal roofs are notoriously durable. The material is not malleable and is incredibly hard for exterior objects to penetrate. Metal roofs usually won't dry out, peel, curl, leak, or rot, like other roofing materials. Ideally, with good roof maintenance, a metal roof should last a few decades.

Heat reflection

Metal roofing will likely reflect heat from the Sun and keep the house cool during the warmer months. This will likely save money on utility bills too, as the less heat that your roof absorbs, the less air conditioning you will need to use to cool down your house.

Eco-friendly

Compared to other roofing materials, metal roofing tends to be much more environmentally friendly. Metal roofing can be made with recyclable materials, so the installation and replacement process of a roof made with metal materials is sustainable. This, added with the lower energy consumption properties, makes the choice of metal roofing much eco-friendlier than say with other roofing materials.

Low roofing maintenance

Metal roofs do not need the same amount of upkeep as other roofing materials. They are pretty low maintenance and can often be cleaned with just water. Due to the fact that they are very durable, the roof will often stay in good shape for long periods of time. Metal roofing maintenance is limited to keeping gutters clean and clearing any leaves branches or debris from the roof a few times a year.