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Advantages of a Steel Roof

Although the initial installed cost of asphalt shingles is typically lower, metal roofing has a lower life-cycle cost and offers several advantages over asphalt shingles, including:

• Longevity — The expected lifespan of an asphalt shingle roof is only one-third or less of a properly installed metal roof.
• Energy Efficiency — Studies show that metal roofing can reduce air-conditioning costs by reflecting sunlight and efficiently radiating heat to reduce heat flow into buildings.
• Lighter Weight — Metal roofing weighs fifty-percent less than asphalt shingles, on average.
• Durability — metal roofing is resistant to damage from hail, fire, and wind.
• Excellent compatibility with solar panels.
• Increased curb appeal and lasting home value.
• Beneficial environmental impact and recyclability — While the Metal Roofing Alliance estimates that twenty billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into U.S. landfills every year, there are no metal roofs in landfills — steel is the most recycled material on the planet!