About Color Metal Roofing
You may have noticed some of the newer metal roofs on homes these days and wondered about color metal roofing for yourself. Metal roofing is lightweight and installed right over the top of an asphalt roof. It is a bit more expensive then traditional asphalt roofing, but metal roofing definitely offers several advantages that are worth your time to explore.
Metal Roofing Colors
The aesthetics of metal roofs offers a pleasing appearance with your choice of metal roof colors. You can order standard colors or if you prefer, custom order the color of your choice. Popular colors include moss green, colonial red, charcoal gray and Hartford green. In addition to color choices, you can select from several different panel styles to customize your own look.
Storm Protection
Metal roofs hold their color even after weathering several years of storms. The structure and design of metal roofs makes them hail and wind resistant with the engineering of storm anchors and wind clips.
Installation
Color metal roofing is lightweight, which makes it easy to work with and install. Most contractors do very little to prepare your old roof for the installation of metal roofing. Normally metal roofing materials are simply installed over the current roof. As a result less labor is required for installation, you save money when the contractor saves time.
Fire Resistant
The structure of metal roofs is such that they do not catch fire as easily as many other types of building materials because of a high melting point.
Corrosion Resistant
Metal roofs are long lasting and corrosion resistant. In addition, a metal roof will not peel nor crack as a result of constant sun exposure.
Energy Savings
You may save as much as 40 percent on home energy costs with a metal roof. Definitely something to consider with rising energy costs today. Metal roofs actually reflect the sun's energy while asphalt and fiberglass roofs absorb heat. Metal roofs usually qualify under the government's star program for energy savings.
Warranties
Most color metal roofing comes with a 50-year warranty at a minimum.
Durability
The lifespan of metal roofs may be as long as 5 times the length of typical roofs with extremely low maintenance.