Metal Roofing Materials

 There comes a times in the life of every roof when it is time to replace the covering. If you have the traditional roofing materials such as shake shingles or asphalt shingles, it may be time to consider an upgrade when you make the decision to re-roof.

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One of the choices that is growing in popularity today is in metal roofing materials. Where at one time metal was considered as the covering of choice for industrial complexes, it is becoming more and more popular today for homes. Even before the green movement, metal was being considered because of the long lasting protection it brings to the homeowner.

The most popular choice for metal roofs is steel. Steel roofing is preformed in the factory and then cut to specification when it is installed on your home.  You are not looking at a heavy steel structure but steel that has been rolled to a thin dimension this provides the protection of steel without a great deal of weight. Unfortunately steel in its natural state is susceptible to the weather and will rust if used untreated. Modern technology has made it possible for the steel to be prepared in the factory with a coating of zinc, then covered with a sealant and finally it is covered with a heavy-duty paint to provide protection from the sun and the rain. These coatings are applied in the factory and make the roofs virtually indestructible when installed and maintained properly.

Stainless steel is also a steel option as its manufacturing process keeps it from rusting. It can also be finished in colors to hide the steel look.Aluminum provides a long lasting roof. As roofing materials go, aluminum can last over fifty years. Because of its tendency to oxidize it needs to be coated to provide a long lasting color and protection from the sun.

Copper is also among the longer lasting metal roofing materials and has been known to last well over the seventy year mark. Because of its unique color changing ability it will transfer from the bright copper color to a blue green color when it oxidizes.  Often copper is used as a accent to give personality to a metal roofing project.As with any metal product, roofs can also be made from alloys. These can be created to add strength, beauty or both to your new roof. They can also add expense to the manufacturing process.