Your roof is your home’s biggest protector, so it’s no wonder that people want the best possible material for their roof. One choice that is becoming increasingly popular is metal roofing. Hailstorms, hurricanes, heavy snow and wildfires can all cause extensive damage to a home. In the U.S., approximately 10 percent of homeowners now choose a metal roof when remodeling.
Extreme Weather
Metal roofing systems are designed to stand up to extreme weather conditions. For homes in hurricane-prone areas, metal roofing’s durability is a key factor to consider when re-roofing. Many metal roofing systems have a 120-mph wind rating and uplift resistance that exceeds new building code requirements. They are also highly resistant to hail damage. Hail will not penetrate a metal roof. Metal roofing products have the highest impact resistance and hail rating granted by Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL). Most metal roofing products earn a UL2218 Class 4 rating, meaning that a sample of the product did not crack when it hit twice in the same spot by a 2-inch steel ball, which would translate into a huge hailstorm.
Natural Disasters
Washington state homeowner David Gordon experienced firsthand the importance of selecting the right roofing system when the metal roof he chose protected his home from being engulfed by the deadly Cle Elum wildfire. In the high wind conditions common in a wildfire, burning pine needles and debris can easily ignite a traditional asphalt roof.
“The odd thing is, we choose our metal roof primarily to help with shedding the heavy snow loads we get in our area. As it turns out, our metal roof saved our home when the wildfire swept through our area,” explained Gordon.
Durability
Metal roofing materials interlock, forming a protective barrier that other roofing materials do not provide. The interlocking system makes the roof stronger and more resistant to high winds.
“Smart homeowners recognize the investment value in a metal roof,” says Bill Hippard, president of the Metal Roofing Alliance. “In fact, 61 percent of consumers who choose a metal roof cite durability as the top reason for their choice. “
Source: www.metalroofing.com.
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