Each year, more people choose metal roofing installation for their homes, and this is because metal roofs feature excellent durability, a long service life, and superior energy efficiency. They also look distinctive and work well with both traditional and contemporary style homes.
Unfortunately, there are many myths about this excellent roofing material. Hinkle Roofing debunks some of them:
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Metal Roofs Make Your Home Extra Cold in Winter – Quite the opposite. Metal roofs are actually excellent insulators. They can keep your house comfortable regardless of the weather outside and they can actually help lower your heating bills. Metal roofs can also protect your home from snow and ice because they slide right off a metal roof. You will no longer have to worry about the dangers of ice damming.
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Metal Roofs Attract Lightning Strikes – Absolutely false. Lightning is not drawn towards your metal roof and it is unusual for lightning to hit buildings. Even if your home will be hit by lightning, the metal roof will disperse the energy safely through the structure. Since metal roofs aren’t combustible, as a metal and shingle roofing specialist, we recommend them for homeowners who are concerned about severe weather.
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Metal Roofs Are Susceptible to Hail – Most hail will not dent your metal roof. A metal roof system can withstand decades of abuse from harsh weather like hail, heavy snow, and strong winds. Only extremely large hailstones can dent a metal roof. In many cases, this dent won’t even be visible in textured metal roofs. In addition, today’s metal roofs have a 120 mph wind rating so you can be sure your roof will be secure from the wind gusts that accompany hail storms.
As an expert in residential and commercial roofing, we recommend metal roofs for our customers who want a durable, easy-to-maintain, energy-efficient, and long lasting roof. A metal roof can withstand any kind of weather in any kind of season. Hinkle Roofing can install high-quality metal roofs from industry-leading manufacturers. We serve many areas including Vestavia Hills, Calera, and Birmingham. Call us at (205) 352-1940 to learn more about metal roofs. You can also ask for a free estimate.
