The Durability of Standing Seam Metal Roofing
The job of your roof
The roof is the part of the house that takes the most damage when protecting us from the elements. It has to cope with extreme conditions ranging from wintry ice to summer sun. Many substances simply can not withstand this diverse abuse meaning it is important to select strong roofing made from a durable and resistant material that will withstand just about anything. Advances in technology have seen various new forms of roofing as well as advances in old techniques and reduces in cost, so the options are wide when selecting good roofing.
Maintenance of your roof
For all the work that a roof does you would expect it to be a part of housing and home maintenance that people took very seriously. Unfortunately it is often overlooked until the worst happens. Many people do not maintain their roof or even have it checked on a regular basis but prevention is a much better option than cure. By having regular checks on your roof you can prevent the need for costly repairs.
Traditional roofing material compared to standing seam metal roofing
Asphalt and modified bitumen have previously been the most common choice when it comes to selecting a material for your roof, however in more recent years standing seam metal roofing has increased in popularity as its cost has decreased and its durability, protection and flexibility have increased. Standing seam metal roofing has much to offer; it is fire resistant, weather resistant, can be easily formed to fit your roof and has become even easier to install. In fact, standing seam metal roofing meets the highest of standards when it comes to fire resistance and wind and hail resistance.
The life of your standing seam metal roofing
Standing seam metal roofing is unlikely to rot, mould, split or crack. For this reason a standing seam metal roofing system means you can enjoy a long life from your roof with comparably low maintenance costs. It is often created from recycled products and is fully recyclable itself so it is a sustainable choice for the ecologically minded. The options are virtually limitless if you decide on standing seam metal roofing, not least because of the numerous metals that are on offer. Copper, aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel and a range of other metals are commonly used and each has their own look, feel and uses.
Standing seam metal roofing the environmental roof
Standing seam metal roofing offers a life of 50 years or more making it much longer lasting than other traditional methods employed in many houses. It is usually made of 50% recycled material, and 100% of your standing seam metal roofing will be recycled in the event that it does eventually need replacing. Conversely, asphalt requires a huge amount of oil every year to create shingles that last an average of 15 years. At the end of their life they are then disposed of in landfill sites wasting yet more of the world's resources. Standing seam metal roofing also means you will use less energy, conserving yet more resources and lowering your summer energy bills. Standing seam metal roofing reflects approximately 70% of the sun's rays meaning you will spend less keeping your air conditioning unit running.
October, 2005
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by Steven Briesemeister. Reprinted courtesy of Roofer 911.com, roofing contractor serving Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, NY and northern Virginia.