Built to Last: Solar Panels on a Metal Roof
Solar panels on a metal roof work best when the roof is a standing seam system: the racking clamps onto the raised seams, so the panels go up without drilling through the metal, and a well-built metal roof can stay in place for the life of the solar array instead of forcing a remove-and-reinstall halfway […]
Metal Roof Ventilation: How It Boosts Energy Efficiency and Durability
Metal roof ventilation is the airflow under the roof, in at the eaves and out at the ridge, and it does two jobs: it carries off the heat the panels pass into the attic, which cuts cooling load, and it removes moist air before it condenses on the cool underside of the deck or metal, […]
Does a Metal Roof Increase Home Value? A Smart Long-Term Investment
Does a metal roof increase home value? It can, but not by a fixed amount: a metal roof adds value when a buyer’s inspector reports a sound roof with most of its life ahead, when the paperwork proves what was installed, and when it answers a real local concern such as a fire hazard zone […]
Why Metal Roofing Is the Best Investment for Long-Term Protection
Metal roofing gives long-term protection because one layer of metal keeps shedding water, resisting fire and reflecting heat for decades with little upkeep: the Metal Roofing Alliance puts its life at 30 to 50-plus years, while a National Association of Home Builders study gives asphalt shingles about 20. Whether it is the best investment for […]
Metal Roof vs Shingles: Which One Is Right for Your Home?
Metal roof vs shingles: asphalt shingles are the lower-cost roof that almost any roofer can repair, while a metal roof costs more to install but is the stronger pick for a long stay, a low-pitched roof, a wildfire-prone lot or a planned solar system. Neither wins everywhere; your pitch, budget, time in the house and […]
Best Metal Roof Color for Energy Efficiency
The best metal roof color for energy efficiency is the one with the highest aged solar reflectance and a high thermal emittance in the Cool Roof Rating Council’s directory: white and light colors rate highest, but “cool” pigments now let many mid-tone and dark colors reflect much of the sun’s invisible heat too. Bare, unpainted […]
Metal Roofing Installation: What to Expect
Metal roofing installation, and what to expect from it, follows a fixed order: measuring and choosing the panels, the permit, tearing off the old roof (or an allowed recover), deck repair, underlayment, edge trim, the panels themselves, flashing around every pipe and wall, then the ridge, cleanup and the final inspection. At home you will […]
A Quick Guide to Metal Roofing: Features and Advantages
The main metal roofing advantages are a long service life, a finish that can reflect heat, good fire performance, light weight, low upkeep, easy solar mounting and a material that is recycled at the end of its life. The trade-offs are a higher installed price than asphalt shingles, the need for skilled detailing, and a […]
The Best Metal Roof Material for Your Climate: Coast, Valley or Mountains
The best metal roof material depends on the climate: aluminum-zinc coated steel (Galvalume) with a PVDF paint finish suits most homes in hot valleys, the high desert and the mountains, while aluminum with a PVDF finish is often the better choice for homes in direct salt spray on the coast. Copper and zinc are architectural […]
Metal Roof Styles and Types: Systems, Materials and Finishes Explained
Metal roof styles for homes fall into three systems: standing seam panels held down by hidden clips, ribbed or corrugated panels screwed through the face, and modular metal shingles, shakes and tiles that interlock like a traditional roof. Each system comes in steel, aluminum, copper or zinc, with a painted or stone-coated finish. Roof pitch, […]