For those focused on sustainable design, metal is one of the most environmentally responsible and sustainable roofing materials available today. When compared to asphalt-shingled roofs, a standing seam metal roof can increase the resale value of buildings by up to 6 percent. Standing seam metal roofing can significantly improve a building’s resale value. There are few roofs more attractive than a contemporary standing seam metal roof. Metal roofs are mold, mildew, rot and insect resistant. Metal roofing is capable of withstanding hurricane winds – as well, metal roofs shed water and snow better than conventional asphalt roofing. Metal roofs are lightweight, resilient and noncombustible most often having a Class A fire rating. Most importantly, over their life cycle, metal roofs require very little or no maintenance at all. The lifespan of a metal roof is roughly three times that of a typical asphalt roof. A properly installed, metal roof lasts 40 to 70 years. Metal roofing is my favorite type of roof cladding – it has many benefits.
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