Installing a metal roof? If your home is like many throughout the United States, it is likely covered by a roof that has asphalt shingles. However, you have the option of replacing your current roof with a metal one. Let’s take a look at how your life may change by installing this type of product on your house.
It Will Likely Be Easier to Regulate Your Home’s Temperature
Metal does a great job of reflecting the sun’s rays away from your home, and this is typically the case even if it is painted a dark color. Reflecting light away from the home means that it will stay at a more consistent temperature throughout the year. Ultimately, your property will be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, which can help keep heating and cooling bills to a minimum.
Metal Can Impact Your Ability to Use Wireless Technology
As a general rule, metal surfaces will interfere with an internet or other wireless signal that tries to make its way throughout your home. Therefore, you may need to purchase a stronger router or place multiple routers throughout your home to get a consistently strong signal.
You may also need to use a cellphone in certain parts of the house when using it to talk to friends or family members. If you live in a rural area, it may be worth using a landline telephone or a wired internet connection. This may help you overcome the limitations of using satellite internet service.
Metal Roofs Tend to Last Longer Than Asphalt Shingles
A metal roof can last up to 50 years or more if it is properly maintained. Asphalt shingles typically last for 30 years if they are properly maintained and exposed to average weather conditions. Metal roofs can typically withstand fire, wind and excess moisture without experiencing a lot of damage. However, they can be easily dented by hail or other heavy objects that fall on them.
Installing a Metal Roof
There is certainly a chance that installing a metal roof will be heavier than the one that is currently on your home. However, the exact weight of your new roof will depend on a variety of factors such as its pitch and the thickness of the panels used. A contractor will be able to give you a better idea of how heavy a new roof will be and provide an estimate as to how much it might cost to install it.
Putting a new roof on your home may mean that you spend less time and money on home maintenance projects for years or decades to come. A new roof may also reduce utility bills and provide your house with additional curb appeal. However, it is important that you consider how a metal roof could impact your lifestyle before making the decision to have one installed. Contact Steele Restoration for more information on installing a metal roof.