Metal Roof
Home construction materials today have come a long way. The days of a metal roof being simply a corrugated piece of scalloped metal are bygone for the most part, at least for home builders. Today’s metals applied to homes, especially for a home’s roof, provide energy efficiency, environmentally-friendly
In reality, these type of roofs were popular in our country as early as the late 18th century. At that time, people regularly used metals such as copper, zinc, and lead.
. Did you know that some of our most treasured monuments out of Washington, D.C have such roofs? Read on to find out which ones!
Today’s metal roofs are stylish and trendy. As you pass by modern home construction in your area, you might even observe a roof on a home that you think is of another material when in fact you were looking at one made out of metal. Colors are also abundant to coordinate the exterior motif of the home. The metal can form in to many shapes and made to look like wood shakes, concrete clay tiles or shingles. The seams you find with such roofs include this feature called ‘standing-seam’, which is an upside V-shaped long piece of metal used to connect the sections of roof on either side of it. The standing-seam adds a distinctive style
Benefits of Meta Roofs:
The benefits of today’s metal roofs include energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, durability and resistance to fire, lightweight, plus they require little maintenance. Instead of absorbing heat, metal reflects it back which helps to keep heat out of a home’s attic. Studies over the past 25 years have suggested that metal can reflect as much as 34% of the heat collected by roofs made out of wood and asphalt shingles. For the environment, the materials in the metal used are typically over 60% recyclable.
The Cost:
The cost of such a roof though is substantially higher than conventional materials. This is because of the intricacy of installing the roof. However, you might be able to justify the cost over time, especially when you research the various metal roofing options afforded by a contractor that can provide you a free estimate. Oh……by the way, the two Washingon, D.C. monuments that use metal roofing? Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello and the Washington Monument.
If you are looking for a cost-effective and quality roof installation service, look no further than Martin Moran Roofing.