It is true that Standing Seam Metal Roofing looks great, lasts forever and has little to no maintenance but what else should residential metal roof prospects know about…

Here are the top 10 most frequently asked metal roofing questions that we at Global Home Improvement hear:

10. Doesn’t metal get extremely hot in the summer?

A: Not cool metal roofing! Our standing seam metal roofs are energy star rated because they have IR pigments that reflect sunlight and will actually keep your home cooler by up to 30% in the summertime.

9. What about metal roofing energy efficiency in the winter?

A: Metal roofs are slightly better in the winter because they create an air barrier of cool condensed air that traps hot air during the winter.

8. What about ridge vents for metal roofing?

A: It’s a fact all roofs need to breath and standing metal roofs are no different. Metal ridge vents are installed with wire mesh frames to keep birds and bats out of your attic for good.

7. What metal roof underlayments should be installed?

A: The metal roof underlayments should not be asphalt based like traditional tar paper and ice and water shield. Instead we use a synthetic breathable underlayment as well as a not granular peel and stick material for the valleys.

6. Are metal roofs more costly than traditional roofs?

A: This is the biggest misconception there it. Yes, metal roofs cost more up front but overtime they always cost less because they last 2-3 times as long as asphalt shingles. In addition, the price of asphlat shingles keep rising with the price of petroleum making metal more affordable every day!

5. Would a metal roof look right on my home?

A: Unfortunately there isn’t a right answer to this because it is all about preference. However, we feel a standing seam roof looks great on all homes! Check out these standing seam pictures and see for yourself.

4. Do metal roofs come in other styles?

A: Yes, metal roofing is very versatile and comes in both kynar coated and stone coated steel. The stone coated steel is made to look exactly like shingles, shake, or tile! Also, the kynar coated comes in the sames styles in addition to slate look, and even a castle top style.

3. Do standing seam metal roofs attract lightning?

A: No, lighting is attracted to the highes point in a give area, typically a tree. However if a metal roof is struct by lightning it outperforms a shingle roof because it dissapates the charge and is non-combustable so your roof won’t catch on fire!

2. How is metal roofing “green”?

A: Other than the fact that is lasts 3 times as long, is full recyclable at the end of it’s lifespan, is comprised of 30% recycled material, is energy star rated, has cleaner water run-off than any other roof, is up to 5 times lighter than shingles and requires less transportation resources…O wait, that’s a lot! Did we mention it also comes in the color patina green, aged copper green, forest green, hunter green and more…

1. And finally, is standing seam metal roofing noiser than shingle roofing?!

A: Believe it or not…NO!! Metal roofs typically have underlayments, plywood, airspace, attic space and insulation compared to the old tin roofs that were installed over rafter. In addition, the kynar coating which gives metal roofing a 35 year color warranty and energy star savings deadens the sound so you will not even be able to tell the difference.

I hope that this was helpful and as a special bonus question, many people want to know where they can get a new metal roof and who the experts are…well if you are in PA, NJ or DE the experts are Global Home Improvment and you can call anytime at 888-234-2929!