A steel roof is the most fire safe roof. It is classified as a noncombustible roofing material with a Class "A" rating - the highest rating given.

No, metal roofs are not noisy when it rains. According to one study, the noise levels of a metal roof are about the same as other roofing products such as asphalt or wood shingles or clay tiles.

Metal roofs are very tough and highly resistant to hail damage... much more so than asphalt/fiberglass shingles. In fact, many metal roofing products have the highest impact resistance and hail rating granted by the insurance commissions in the hail belt regions of the U.S. Some insurance companies even provide a reduced rate for metal roofs.

Galvalume coated steel roofing panels are protected by layers of metallic and polymer coatings. Industry studies have repeatedly shown them to outperform the corrosion resistance of other coated metals. They are available with warranty's as long as 50 years. Metal roofs are painted with high-performance polymers that have exceptional weathering properties.

Metal is one of the most durable roofing products known to man. If you take the time to inspect your own roof, you will find that metal is used in all the difficult areas of the roof including the drip edges, valleys and flashings. Metal is used in these extremely demanding areas regardless of the material used on the rest of the roof. There is a reason for this: Metal can take it.

No, it is not noisy. The unique floating design of Springhouse Shingles incorporates a small air space between the shingles and the roof deck. This space minimises noise echoes and ensures that noise is not transferred through to the roof deck. Coupled with other building products: i.e. attic, air space, insulation and drywall, a Springhouse roof will sound no different than any other roofing material.

Ordinary roofing materials have shorter life spans than metal roofing and will need to be replaced far more often. With constantly increasing material and labor cost, that could mean a significant expense over the life of your home. A metal roof will last far longer, saving you money and adding value to your home.

Yes, but since a metal roof requires virtually no maintenance, there should be no reason to do so. Like any roof, care should be exercised.

Usually not if you're installing the metal roof over existing asphalt, fiberglass or composition shingles (maximum of two layers thick). In most situations, the metal roof can be installed directly over the old roof.

In most applications over asphalt shingles, our metal roofing can be applied over the old roof with 30lb felt underlayment or 1'x4' lathing boards installed between the existing roof and the new metal roof. This saves money and time. In addition, because there is no old roof to remove, landfill space is spared, helping to protect our environment.

Actually, a metal roof can save you money on your a/c costs because it has a higher heat reflectivity than other roofing products like asphalt/fiberglass shingles, wood, tile, etc. During the summer it makes buildings cooler by efficiently reflecting away sunlight and reducing the amount of heat transmitted into the building. Likewise, it makes buildings warmer in the winter by reflecting inside heat from the underside of the roof back into the building.

This could very well by the last roof you will ever put on your home, barn, shed or hobby shop—with life expectancies that can easily exceed 30 years. Corrosion resistant substrates and long-life finishes ensure long-term performance, minimal maintenance and life-cycle cost savings.

A metal roof will last at least 2-3 times longer than a regular roof. An asphalt roof needs re-roofing every 12-20 years, while a metal roof will last 40 years and beyond. Other roofing materials begin to decompose as soon as they are exposed to the elements. A metal roof will never decompose and will hold its good looks for decades. Most metal roofs come with up to a 50 year warranty. Metal roofs have actually lasted over 100 years in many instances.

Wind: Experience during hurricanes has shown that metal roofing greatly outperform other roofing products. Water: A metal roof offers superior protection against moisture penetration, greatly reducing the chance of damage to the structure. Hail: Hail will not penetrate a metal roof. For more information, check out the advantages of metal roofing.

Metal roofing reflects the majority of the sun's rays, so it doesn't retain as much heat as wood, asphalt shingles, tiles, or cement. This means a metal roof could help your attic stay cooler longer - leading to a significant reduction in your energy bills. Many of our metal roofing products are Energy Star® rated.

Steel roofing is classified as a noncombustible roofing material (Class A). In new construction and in many re-roofing applications the metal roofing system is a Class A noncombustible roof assembly. In roof-over applications, where panels are installed over old combustible shakes or shingles, the resulting roof assembly can be classified as A, B, or C depending upon the type of underlayment installed between the old and new roof.

Much to many peoples surprise, metal roofs are significantly lighter than other types of roofs. Typically they weigh less than one-third the weight of asphalt/fiberglass shingles; and are as much as 75% lighter than clay, concrete or slate.

Good idea in snow country, or if you're in an area where water is scarce. Think about a "rain catchment" system with a metal roof, gutters, and a holding tank.

Not only is metal roofing great for your home, it's great for the environment. The recycled content of the steel in a metal roof is about 28% from production to installation to reuse - far superior to asphalt. According to the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center, 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into U.S. landfills every year.

Today’s metal roofing materials are made to look exactly like typical roofing styles, such as cedar shake and shingles- only stronger and more durable.

It is not recommended that you use ZMesh underneath a metal roof. We recommended that Tuff Cable in Heatsink be used instead.

If you are committed to your home for years into the future, a metal roof will offer you much greater value and a lower life-cycle cost than the most common and inexpensive roofing products, even though the initial cost seems higher. This is because you will not need to replace this roof for 50 years or more, whereas on average, asphalt shingle roofs are being replaced every 15 years. We like to say that a metal roof is "the last roof you'll ever have to buy."

Despite what you might think, an aluminum roof does NOT attract lightning. So you do not have to worry about your home, even in the fiercest electrical storm.

A metal roof can withstand decades of abuse from extreme weather like high winds, heavy snow, hailstorms, and even wildfires. Metal roofing has a 140-mph wind rating, meaning it can withstand wind gusts up to 140 miles per hour. Under high wind conditions, says architect Jim Mitchell, "Metal roofing systems have wind resistance and uplift resistance that is above the new building code requirement. That gives us a sense of relief in that we can use the best material to meet those criteria.