Metal vs Shingles For Your Vero Beach Roof
When it comes to home improvement, it doesn’t always pay to take the cheaper option. In fact sometimes it’s a losing venture when you find yourself making expensive repairs or replacements down the road because the cheaper option didn’t hold up. And sometimes you’ll find that you can save more in the long run by spending more up front.
This is certainly the case when it comes to choosing Vero Beach metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for your home. While metal roofing costs more money to purchase and install compared to asphalt shingles, you can save a significant amount over the long life of the roof.
Why Are Asphalt Shingles So Cheap?
There is a reason why asphalt shingle roofs are a cheaper roofing option compared to metal roofs – they are simply an inferior product. Here are some of the ways that asphalt shingles under-perform vs metal roofing:
- Material – asphalt shingles are susceptible to corrosion and algae growth and are capable of tearing and flying away during heavy winds and rain. Plus, they can weigh five times more than metal panels per square, putting more strain on the foundation and structure of your home.
- Energy Efficiency – asphalt shingles absorb heat from the sun, transferring that heat directly into your home during the hot summer months, forcing your cooling unit to work on overdrive, and sending your home energy bills sky high.
- Environmental Impact – asphalt shingles contribute a significant amount of landfill waste every year since they have a shorter life span and need to be replaced more often. And because of their tendency to absorb heat, they contribute to the urban heat island effect, pollution, smog, and overall energy consumption.
Why is Metal Roofing Worth the Investment?
Metal Roofing is a superior roofing product compared to asphalt shingles and is worth its value in terms of protection for your home, long life expectancy of the roof, a transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty, and pure aesthetic curb appeal.
Here are some of the ways that metal roofing out-performs asphalt shingles:
- Material – certain metal roofing systems, such as the MetalMan Roofing System from Advanced Metal Roofing, are constructed from galvalume sheet metal, a durable material that is corrosion resistant, long lasting and low maintenance, and has a high heat reflectivity to help save energy.
- Energy Efficiency – a metal roof reflects more of the sun’s heat energy, preventing excess heat from transferring into the attic and helping to lower home energy consumption.
- Environmental Impact – metal roofing is one of the most recycled materials on earth, saving waste from entering our landfills and recyclable after its long life span. And because of its tendency to reflect the sun’s rays, it helps to prevent smog and the urban heat island effect, and ultimately reduce the need for burning fossil fuels by saving on energy consumption.
A Strategic Investment for your Home
It would be smart to consider metal roofing a strategic investment for your Vero Beach home. This is a case where you pay more up front to save money (and the headache of dealing with a roof repair, replacement, or damage from a leaky roof) down the road. Plus you get the benefits of powerful protection for your home, a beautiful roof that complements your home, and added home value.
It would also be smart to consider paying the professionals to install your metal roof. Let experts with specific experience and know-how of metal roof installation take care of the job for you to ensure that it’s done right the first time.
James Kenton is owner of Advanced Metal Roofing, a residential metal roofing company offering the exclusive MetalMan Roofing System. Every metal roof comes with a transferable, limited Lifetime Warranty, a 42% Energy Savings Pledge, and has the government ENERGY STAR seal of approval.
Signs that your Roof is Leaking
A leak isn’t always something coming through your ceiling. It’s best to look for the proper signs if you suspect any damage in your roof. You might not notice your roof leaking until it’s too late. The leaking may have started in a part of the house where you normally don’t spend most of your time. Over time, the leaking can wear through your ceiling for weeks or months before you notice something is wrong.
Signs to See if your Roof is Leaking
Take a look at your ceiling and see if you see a dark stain or any other discolorations. The ceiling may look as if something is weighing it down or bulging out. If the stain is in a “ring-like shape”, then you have a weather leak in your roof. If you experience heavy raining and leaking occurs immediately afterwards, you definitely have a leak. Once you’ve discovered a leak, don’t touch the area or try to repair the damage. Eventhough you may see one spot and think that the leak originated there, water may be sliding from different areas of the roof.
It’s best to remove any valuables nearby to prevent damage. If you have a rug or drop cloth, you can place it over your carpet to keep it protected from the leak. Contact a Vero Beach roofer to inspect your home to see where the leak is originating. From there, you’ll know how much the damage will be to repair your roof. It could require a few shingles or an entire roof to be replaced.
If you’re not careful, holes in your roof can cost you alot of money in energy bills and it’s best to take care of it quickly. The faster you find the leak in your roof, the better it’s to expedite repairs. Contact a professional Vero Beach roofer to handle the job for you.