5 Reasons To Get A Metal Roof
Repairing or replacing your roof is one of the most important and expensive things you can do to protect your home. There are many factors to consider when choosing exactly which roof is best suited for your home. Choosing the type, color, and individual products can be overwhelming - especially to first-time homeowners or those who have never been through the process of having their roof replaced. The biggest decision that comes into play is what type of roofing system you are the best fit for your individual home. Types include asphalt shingle, clay or cement tile, low-slope systems like TPO or modified bitumen, and, of course, metal roofing systems.
At NexGen Roofing, Metal Roofs are among the most popular choices for homeowners in the State of Florida. Here are the top 5 reasons to get a metal roof!
1. Durability & Longevity
A traditional asphalt shingle roofing system can last up to 30 years - but in most cases, it will not. This is largely because of the harsh weather conditions of some states, namely, Florida. Florida sunshine and inclement weather can lead to premature deterioration of asphalt roofing systems, causing them to fail and need replacement. Asphalt Shingle roofs are also very susceptible to major storms and Hurricanes. No matter how new your asphalt shingle roof is, it may not be able to withstand the power of a severe Florida weather event.
Metal Roofs offer an alternative to Asphalt shingle roofs. They can last 3-7 times longer than a traditional shingle roof and are designed to sustain wind speeds of up to 130 miles per hour. In addition, metal roofing systems are better able to withstand the effects of impacts and corrosion, with specialty finishes that hold up to the elements.
2. Low Maintenance
Depending on the type of metal roof, minimal maintenance is required to keep your roof in tip-top shape. A standing seam metal roof requires virtually no maintenance at all, while an exposed fastener metal roof should be inspected annually to make sure that the fasteners are in good shape. Aside from that, there are no significant requirements to keep your roof from lasting the full extent of its lifetime, unlike other roofing system choices.
3. Insurance Benefits
Because of the durability of a metal roof, you may qualify for a significant reduction in your insurance premiums. Insurance carriers will typically reward a homeowner for lowering their overall risk of potential damage, which makes them place a high value on metal roofs. At NexGen Roofing, we’ve seen homeowners experience significant savings on their rates when they choose to replace their roofs with metal.
Disclaimer: This is solely dependent on your individual insurance carrier, so consult with your insurance agent before making any decision based on rate savings.
4. Energy Efficiency
Speaking of savings, a metal roof can have a major effect on your overall energy consumption, especially in the State of Florida, with year-round sunshine and blistering hot summers. The Metal Roofing Alliance, a metal roof, can reduce cooling energy costs by up to 25% due to the unique qualities of a metal roof to reflect solar radiation and mitigate heat absorption. This is caused by the high reflectivity of metal roofing materials. In the long, hot summers in Florida, this can lead to a significant reduction in your energy bill.
5. Curb appeal
The appeal of a new metal roof speaks for itself. Especially in the coastal regions of the State of Florida, metal roofing systems accentuate the look of a home and add tremendous curb appeal through the sleek profile metal material provides. With modern advances in roofing technology, you now have an array of colors and profiles to choose from, so if a classic metal mill-finish look isn’t for you, there are options to suit any of your stylistic needs to accentuate your home further.
Don’t Forget!
It’s important to work with a contractor that specializes in the estimation and installation of a Metal Roof. Given the complexity, it’s critical to assess the contractor responsible for putting on your metal roof. At NexGen Roofing, we are the trusted installer of metal roofing systems across the State of Florida and of some of the state's leading metal manufacturers like All Metals Fabrication (AMF).
If you are interested in learning more about metal roofs, call us at (904) 593-3531 or contact us online. We look forward to assisting you in your next roofing project because, at NexGen Roofing, we’re “Teamed Up With You.”
