{"id":1329,"date":"2020-02-11T13:54:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T18:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaction.ca\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2021-08-19T14:15:52","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T18:15:52","slug":"the-rise-of-metal-roofs-for-residential-properties-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaction.ca\/en\/the-rise-of-metal-roofs-for-residential-properties-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rise of Metal Roofs for Residential Properties: Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\nWe\u2019re seeing a rise in the number of homeowners who are deciding to\nreplace their asphalt shingles with metal roofing in the Ottawa area.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Why are metal roofs gaining in\n\tpopularity? \n\t\n\t<\/li><li>What drives the decision to invest\n\tin a metal roof when it\u2019s time to replace aging asphalt shingles? \n\t\n\t<\/li><li>What are the main benefits of\n\tinstalling a metal roof on your home?\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at the pros and\ncons for metal roofs for residential renovations by breaking it down\ninto three categories: look, longevity, and cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Look of Metal\nRoofs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Metal roofing products offer a\n\twide variety of colours and styles to complement any home.\n\t<\/li><li>For those who find that metal\n\troofs look a little to \u201ccommercial\u201d or \u201cagricultural\u201d, there\n\tare now a number of metal roofing products available that imitate\n\tother materials for a non-metal appearance such as wood, cedar\n\tshake, slate, and asphalt. Examples include tiled, shingled,\n\tpaneled, and ribbed styles.\n\t<\/li><li>Metal roofs cover a wider spectrum\n\ton the colour scale to include light shades.\n\t<\/li><li>The colour and sheen of a metal\n\troof does not fade, enabling homeowners to choose the colour they\n\twant now, and in 40 years.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Homeowners hoping to make their\n\thome blend into the neighbourhood and look similar to the other\n\thomes on their street may find that a metal roof gives their home\n\ttoo much character and uniqueness. <em> (Is that really a con?!)<\/em>\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Longevity of\nMetal Roofs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros: \n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Metal roofs can last anywhere\n\tbetween 40-70 years compared to asphalt shingles which generally\n\tneed to be replaced after 8-10 years in the Ottawa area.\n\t<\/li><li>Metal shingles do not fade, rust,\n\tor discolour, so they will look great for many years to come.\n\t<\/li><li>Today\u2019s metal roofing materials\n\tare extremely durable, lightweight and water resistant which means\n\tit stands up to the elements exponentially longer than non-metal\n\troofing materials.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Some thinner products are\n\tsusceptible to denting from hail or fallen branches.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cost of Metal\nRoofs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Metal roofing reflects the heat\n\tfrom the sun back into the air resulting in cooler homes in summer.\n\tAir conditioning savings are reported to be up to 25% by homeowners.\n\t<\/li><li>Installation can often be done\n\tover an existing roof which adds a double layer of insulation for\n\theating and cooling savings year round.\n\t<\/li><li>Certain types are made from\n\trecycled materials, and can be continuously recycled as opposed to\n\tproducts like asphalt shingles which end up in landfills.\n\t<\/li><li>Mid-range roof renovations and\n\tupgrades add resale value to your home upwards of 65% for long-term\n\tfinancial gain.\n\t<\/li><li>The fact that most metal roofs\n\twill never need to be replaced during the lifetime of the homeowner\n\tmeans major cost savings in the long run. \n\t\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If installed incorrectly,\n\tefficiency will not be as high.\n\t<\/li><li>Does not absorb as much heat from\n\tthe sun on short winter days to provide a little extra heat.\n\t<\/li><li>Higher initial price-point and\n\tinstallation costs up-front.\n\t<\/li><li>Resale value and ROI may not be as\n\thigh if the style and colour do not fit buyers\u2019 tastes or the\n\tgeneral neighbourhood aesthetic.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, when it comes to comparing\nmetal vs asphalt shingles as a roofing option in Ottawa and the\nsurrounding area in terms of appearance, life-expectancy and\nlong-term cost savings, metal roofs come out on top <em>(no pun\nintended!).<\/em> If you\u2019re in the market for a new roof and want to\nexplore the option of metal roofing, reach and and let\u2019s start the\nconversation today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re seeing a rise in the number of homeowners who are deciding to replace their asphalt shingles with metal roofing in the Ottawa area. 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