What Makes Residential Metal Roofing Special For Many Corpus Christi TX Homeowners?

If you've got enough saved up for it, then having a metal roof for your residential property is the best choice. In fact, as Corpus Christ TX's dependable go-to roofing company, we believe in metal roofing's capability to deliver long-term exceptional results. Indeed, we support homeowners who find metal roofing a special and worthwhile investment for their homes.

There are a few things prospective homeowners need to know about metal roofing. One, it isn't the cheapest roofing material in existence -- in fact, it's quite expensive. An average asphalt shingle roof will cost about $5-$10 per square foot. For metal roofing, it's about $10-$12 per square foot or even higher especially when using standing seam metal roofing (which most Corpus Christi TX homeowners find as superior in performance and capability).

But still, most homeowners prefer it because of its long-lasting lifespan and exceptional performance as it exists. Should you still consider metal roofing for your property this 2020? Indeed, it's still popular.

Cision PR Newswire has a great description on what makes metal roofing popular in one article it released in 2017. Read more about it below

New industry data from an independent market study shows the market share for residential metal re-roofing jumped to 14% in 2016 -- an increase of 3 points since 2015.  According to the study, homeowners are choosing metal roof for a variety of reasons:  overall attractiveness, longevity, strength and sustainability.  Consumers are also finding that metal roofs add value to their home.  The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) has been educating consumers about the benefits of metal roofs since 1998, when market share for metal was just over 3%.  Through education and testimonials, more homeowners are realizing the benefits of metal roofing.

Standing seam metal roofs continue to be the most popular style followed closely by shingle, shake and tile metal roofs that mimic the style of traditional roofing with added strength and durability.   Metal offers a wide variety of colors and finishes to match any style of home.

"When it's time to reroof, more homeowners than ever are choosing metal," states Renee Ramey, executive director of the MRA.  "Savvy consumers have done their homework, and know that a quality metal roofing system will reduce energy costs and provide decades of protection.  In addition, quality metal roofs hold up very well during extreme weather conditions including heavy snow, high winds, heavy rain and wildfires." (Continued)

So, why choose metal roofs? Forbes contributor Sheri Koones highlights the big advantages of metal roofing -- specifically standing seam metal roofing below:

Standing seam roofs come in a variety of colors, materials, widths, shapes, thicknesses and connection types. Panels can be pre-formed in the factory or cut on-site.

The most commonly used materials for standing metal roofs are steel, (particularly because it is the most cost efficient) and aluminum, which is best in coastal areas, with high concentrations of salt in the environment. Aluminum is less likely to rust or corrode in this type location. Copper and zinc are other metal options which can last for hundreds of years, however they are also much more costly. Metal is one of the most environmentally friendly materials used for roofing. A significant proportion of the raw materials have recycled content, varying from 35% to 95%. This is unlike asphalt, which generally ends up in a landfill.

Unlike asphalt roofing which generally ends up in the landfill, metal is recyclable over and over again. It is one of the most recyclable and durable materials in the world. Metal also requires minimal maintenance and can last for over 50 years.

Standing seam roofs are not only low-maintenance and long-lasting, they are also fire-resistant and cost-effective. They can be installed over existing roofing, reducing the amount of debris going into landfills. If effectively coated with a zinc- aluminum alloy, metal roofs resist corrosion and last nearly indefinitely. Galvalume, for example has a 55 percent aluminum and 45 percent zinc alloy bonded to its steel base. Highly reflective paints, factory-applied to the surface, reflect sunlight and reduces heat transmission into the house in summer. The benefit of metal roofing is the heat-reflective coatings that reflect radiant heat away in the summer, reducing the attic temperature, which in turn reduces the air conditioning load inside the living space. (Continued)

However, always remember: in all cases of excellent metal roofing lifespan, performance, and capability, is a roofing company with decades of experience and knowledge in installing and maintaining metal roofs. If you have yet to find a company to work with, you can count on Galvan Builders. Learn more about everything we can do for your metal roofing needs today.

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