Hard Work & Innovation: The Job of a Roofer

Does your home's roof need replacement, but you're considering replacing it with a metal roof? The misconceptions you've heard over the years may be causing you to have hesitations about the roofing material. Here is what you need to know about those metal roofing myths so that you can make an informed decision.

Myth: Metal Roofing Looks Ugly

Many people have a misconception about what metal roofing looks like since they envision that metal roofing only looks like the tin roofing material you'd see on a barn. This is not true at all since there is metal roofing that is designed to replicate the look of other materials. For example, you can purchase metal roofing that replicates the look of slate, giving the appearance that you have natural stone on your home. 

Myth: Metal Roofing Doesn't Perform Well In Extreme Weather

You may be surprised at how well metal roofing performs in extreme weather conditions. Metal can be extremely durable, with it being able to withstand hail and wind damage from extreme weather conditions. You don't have those small granules that can wear off the metal roofing material, and the fasteners can help keep it in place during high wind events. 

Myth: Metal Roofing Attracts Lightning

Having a metal roof on a home sometimes misleads homeowners into thinking that your home will be more likely to be struck by lightning. Not only is this not true due to how low to the ground homes are, but metal roofing also has the benefits of fire protection. Metal isn't a flammable roofing material, so even if your home is struck by lightning, the fire rating of the material is going to help protect your home.

Myth: Metal Roofing Is Noisy

Don't assume that a metal roof is going to create noise when rain falls on the metal surface. If the roof is installed correctly with the proper layers of insulation, you are not going to hear a thing inside your home when it rains outside. The roof shouldn't make any more noise than your typical asphalt shingle roof when it rains, so this is one myth you don't have to worry about at all.

Myth: Metal Roofing Is Shiny

While there are some types of metal that look incredibly shiny, know that your metal roof is not going to reflect the light like a mirror. While metal roofing does reflect the heat from the sun, the roof isn't going to blind other homes in the neighborhood when the light hits it. 

Contact a company like JCA Construction for more information.