Metal roofing is an attractive addition to a house, but is it a safe choice in an electrical storm? Won’t it rust in the rain? What about the noise? 3-D Sheetmetal, a sheet metal fabrication company in Honolulu, has been installing metal roofs all over the state for the past decade. They're here to debunk three common myths about metal roofs, proving that they are not only safe but are also a great investment for your home:

• Myth #1: It Will Be Struck By Lightning: Yes, metal is a conductor of electricity. But lightning isn’t attracted to metal. In fact, during an electrical storm, a bolt of lightning is more apt to hit a higher structure, like a tower or a pole, than it is the metal roof of your home. In the extremely rare case that lightning does strike, the roof won’t go up in flames; the energy will be dispersed throughout the roof, keeping you and your home safe.
• Myth #2: It Is Noisy: Believe it or not, a shingle roof is actually louder than a metal roof. When 3-D Sheetmetal installs a new roof on your home, solid sheathing will insulate the metal so that rain will fall as a whisper, not a shout.
• Myth #3: It Will Rust: Untreated metal will rust. That’s why 3-D Sheetmetal applies a zinc and/or aluminum coating to its metal roofing to make it rust resistant. The coating allows for custom paint applications, too, so homeowners can have a roof that is attractive as it is protective and durable.

If you’re in the market for a new roof, call 3-D Sheetmetal at (808) 842-0110 to inquire about their metal roofing installation services, and visit the sheet metal fabrication company online.