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Metal vs Shingle

When it comes to home improvement, it doesn’t always pay to take the cheaper option. In fact sometimes it’s a losing venture when you find yourself making expensive repairs or replacements down the road because the cheaper option didn’t hold up. And sometimes you’ll find that you can save more in the long run by spending more up front.

This is certainly the case when it comes to choosing metal roofing versus asphalt shingles for your home. While metal roofing costs more money to purchase and install compared to asphalt shingles, you can save a significant amount over the long life of the roof.

Why Are Asphalt Shingles So Cheap?

There is a reason why asphalt shingle roofs are a cheaper roofing option compared to metal roofs – they are simply an inferior product. Here are some of the ways that asphalt shingles under-perform vs metal roofing:

• Material – asphalt shingles are susceptible to corrosion and algae growth and are capable of tearing and flying away during heavy winds and rain. Plus, they can weigh five times more than metal panels per square, putting more strain on the foundation and structure of your home.
• Energy Efficiency – asphalt shingles absorb heat from the sun, transferring that heat directly into your home during the hot summer months, forcing your cooling unit to work on overdrive, and sending your home energy bills sky high.
• Environmental Impact – asphalt shingles contribute a significant amount of landfill waste every year since they have a shorter life span and need to be replaced more often. And because of their tendency to absorb heat, they contribute to the urban heat island effect, pollution, smog, and overall energy consumption.

Why is Metal Roofing Worth the Investment?

Metal Roofing is a superior roofing product compared to asphalt shingles and is worth its value in terms of protection for your home, long life expectancy of the roof, a transferable Limited Lifetime Warranty, and pure aesthetic curb appeal.

Here are some of the ways that metal roofing out-performs asphalt shingles:

• Material – certain metal roofing systems, such as the MetalMan Roofing System from Advanced Metal Roofing, are constructed from galvalume sheet metal, a durable material that is corrosion resistant, long lasting and low maintenance, and has a high heat reflectivity to help save energy.
• Energy Efficiency – a metal roof reflects more of the sun’s heat energy, preventing excess heat from transferring into the attic and helping to lower home energy consumption.
• Environmental Impact – metal roofing is one of the most recycled materials on earth, saving waste from entering our landfills and recyclable after its long life span. And because of its tendency to reflect the sun’s rays, it helps to prevent smog and the urban heat island effect, and ultimately reduce the need for burning fossil fuels by saving on energy consumption.

A Strategic Investment for your Home

It would be smart to consider metal roofing a strategic investment for your Fort Collins home. This is a case where you pay more up front to save money (and the headache of dealing with a roof repair, replacement, or damage from a leaky roof) down the road. Plus you get the benefits of powerful protection for your home, a beautiful roof that complements your home, and added home value.

It would also be smart to consider paying the professionals to install your metal roof. Let experts with specific experience and know-how of metal roof installation take care of the job for you to ensure that it’s done right the first time.