Are You Looking For Metal Roofing Because It's A Permanent Roof Solution?
The number one reason people look into having a metal roof installed is that they last longer than asphalt shingle roofs, with fewer repairs needed on avg.
It makes total sense. But while metal roofing does have a lot of pros, they have a lot of cons as well.
There is a MUCH better option if you're looking for a higher-end roof system like metal: Euroshield rubber roofing.
Rubber roofing isn't as popular as metal roofing as it's a newer technology. There is a good chance you haven't heard of it before, and that's pretty common.
But when you compare the two, there is no reason to install a metal roof, and we'll explain why. Hopefully, you won't make the mistake of installing a metal roof for your next roof installation, and you'll give Euroshield rubber roofing a chance. You won't be disappointed.
What Exactly Is A Metal Roof, And How Is It Made?
A metal roof is made of panels placed in sections on your roof instead of individual asphalt shingles. They're usually made out of steel though some companies use aluminium as it doesn't rust and is lighter weight.
Benefits Of A Metal Roof
There are a lot of pros to metal roofing systems over a standard asphalt shingle roof.
- Lasts A Lifetime
- The beautiful modern aesthetic does make them stand out compared to asphalt shingle roofs
- Resistance to extreme weather
- Environmentally friendly
- Mostly maintenance free
- Energy Efficient means good savings on your energy bills
The Disadvantages Of A Metal Roof
There are many cons to installing a metal roofing system for your home's next roof.
- It can make a lot of noise in rain and hail storms
- Metal roof panels can be dented by large hail and falling debris like large tree branches
- Not the best to walk on for other trades like HVAC, plumbers etc
- Hard to modify panels if ever needed
- Metal roofs can expand and contract with fluctuating hot and cold temperatures
- Colour can fade over time from the direct sunlight
Why A Rubber Roof Is Far Superior To Metal Roofing
A Euroshield rubber roof has the same benefits as a metal roof with the addition of NONE of the disadvantages that come with having a metal roof installed. You read that right. All those disadvantages you see above for a metal roof? None of them applies to a Euroshield roof.
It gets even better too.
A Euroshield roof is even MORE durable than a metal roof since it can't dent at all.
Still not done getting better.
To top it off, on average, the price of a Euroshield rubber roof is the same as a metal roof.
You can see why we're such firm believers in not installing a metal roof when a rubber roof option exists.
You can learn more about our Eurosheild roof options.