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When considering your residential roofing options, asphalt is often the go-to choice, but metal has gained popularity among homeowners in recent years. Despite this material's durability and longevity, there are many misconceptions surrounding metal roofs. Use this guide to debunk some common myths and gain a better understanding of this option.

What Are Common Misconceptions About Metal Roofs? 

1. They’re Too Loud

Many people like the sound of rain hitting a rooftop gently, but they think a metal roof would be too loud. However, metal roofing doesn’t produce unbearable sounds during rainstorms or severe weather because it isn’t fixed to the rafters. Instead, roofing contractors attach the metal to the roof deck or over old asphalt shingles, giving ample insulation to reduce noise.

2. They Aren’t Versatile 

residential roofingResidential roofing should complement the house’s architecture and increase its attractiveness. Many homeowners turn away from metal roofs because they assume they don’t have many style or color options.

However, metal can mimic various roofing materials, including clay tiles, shakes, and slate, and you can find them in a wide range of colors. You can choose between a seamless roof to optimize the roof’s water-resistant properties or a classic shingled pattern for a more traditional look. 

3. Lightning Strikes Metal Roofs Often

Metal is an electrical conductor, so it allows electricity to spread through it. However, this material won’t attract lightning more than any other roofing option.

The size of a building, its location, and storm frequency are contributing factors to lightning strikes, but the roofing material isn’t. Metal is also noncombustible, so if a lightning strike occurs, it’s more likely to withstand it and not ignite the house.

 

Are you interested in a metal roofing installation? If so, reach out to the professionals at Hope Roofing & Restoration. Serving clients throughout Littleton, CO, and the surrounding areas, this residential roofing company and its well-trained team of contractors have experience working with various roofing systems. Their installations include top-quality materials from leading manufacturers. They also provide superior roof repair and inspection services. To learn more, visit them online, or call (720) 206-4600 to request an estimate.

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