When you’re planning to install a new roof, it always helps to know all your options. A metal roof is a great alternative to asphalt, and it will give your home a striking appearance, making it distinct from the other houses on your block. Dixieland Metals of Alabama, located in Dothan and a recognized leader in the metal building industry, provides metal roofing and siding panels for your construction needs. 

They realize you may have concerns about owning a metal roof, and they have the answers to your questions:

• Is a metal roof expensive? The initial cost of a metal roof is more than an asphalt one, but that is outweighed by the life of the roof. An asphalt roof can last between 12 to 20 years before it needs to be replaced. A metal roof can last up to 60 years—at least three times longer—before a new one needs to be installed. In addition, a metal roof needs very little maintenance, unlike asphalt shingles that need to be regularly inspected for damage.
• How does it hold up in bad weather? A metal roof is extremely resistant to harsh weather. It protects your home from rain, hail, and wind. Metal is non-combustible, so your roof will also act as a repellent to fire. In addition, a metal roof will not increase the chances of having your house struck by lightning. In fact, the metal will disperse the energy and keep your home safe.
• Is it noisy in bad weather? A properly installed metal roof will have no more noise than an asphalt roof during wind, rain, or hail.
• Will it make my home too hot? A metal roof will actually deflect heat and light, which means less heat will be transferred into your home. This will cost less to cool your home, resulting in lower energy bills.

Learn more about the benefits of a metal roof here. Contact Dixieland Metals of Alabama at (334) 678-0038 to ask about their metal roofing materials, or visit their website for information on their metal roofing and pole barn kits.