The Best First Roof is Metal

When it is time to re-roof, a homeowner will weigh the pros and cons of all roofing materials, look at their budget, and choose the best material they can afford.

Given a choice on a new home, the soon-to-be homeowner is much more likely to choose metal roofing.  The warranty alone is good reason.  Then add style, color, durability... it's a slam dunk.

Many metal roofing manufacturers are approaching architects and new home builders to choose the best first roof, metal.  Thanks to these efforts, the number of residential metal roofs is increasing.  And as more and more people have the positive experience that is metal roofing, the metal re-roofing market will expand.

Is there a residential community that now has mostly metal roofing?  Let your fellow contractors know about it.  It can become a valuable resource in closing a sale. 

Who Is Telling the Truth about Weight?

This is from the Metal Roofing Alliance web site:

Q. Would a metal roof be too heavy for certain types of homes, or for smaller structures like a detached garage or porch?

A. You'll be surprised to learn that a metal roof is, on average, 50% lighter than an asphalt shingle roof, and 75% lighter than concrete tile, fiber cement shakes and slate. With metal roofing, weight on a structure is never an issue.  (The above comment is on this page.)

This is from the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association web site:

Asphalt steep-slope roofing products are designed for safe, speedy and hassle-free installation all year round in any conditions. Weighing substantially less than rival products such as tile, concrete, slate, wood, and metal, asphalt is easy to store, transport and unload. (The above comment is on this page.)

So, who is telling the truth?