5 Amazing Benefits of Steel Roofing

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With all of the storms that pass through Central Iowa during the summer and winter months, it is very important to have a roof that can hold up during strong winds, hail, rain, and snow. Hedrick Construction offers a very durable and high performance roofing made of stone-coated steel that can provide a variety of benefits for your home and family.

 

Why is steel better than standard asphalt?

Most North Americans have asphalt roofs on their homes. What many of them don’t realize is that they could be saving themselves a lot of maintenance costs by replacing the asphalt roofing with stone-coated steel roofing. Steel creates a much more protective barrier between your home and the outside environment. Instead of replacing those asphalt shingles every 20 or so years, you could instead install a steel roof that could last a lifetime.

1. Protection

Steel roofs offer much greater durability in the face of high winds. They handle storms and hail much better than any other type of roofing material. When our manufacturers, Metro Roof Productscreate the panels, they coat the steel with stone so that it is able to resist corrosion, making the panels extremely durable. During roofing installation, panels are placed down and fastened so they overlap each other, and the screws down in an “x” pattern. This method enables the panels to withstand extremely strong winds.

2. Lightweight Material

This steel roofing is easy for the structure of your home to support, weighing less than two pounds per square foot installed.  Despite their light weight, the overlapping and interlocking design in which the panels are placed on your roof keeps them tightly fastened down during high winds.

3. Energy Efficient

Steel roofing also conserves energy in the home. When heat from the sun beats down on a roof, one of two things can happen: either the heat will be absorbed into the roof, or it will be reflected and reradiated out into the environment and away from the home. The coating on our steel roofing defends the home against ultraviolet radiation by reflecting rather than absorbing heat into the roof, attic, and home. 30% less heat is admitted into homes with this type of roofing. Also, because the panels are installed overlapping each other, a pocket of air is created between the steel panels and the surface of the roof, providing an extra layer of insulation.

4. Economical Solution

Due to the long lifespan of steel roofing, it can be a very economical addition to your home. Many roofing materials can look great after they are initially installed, but many of them wear down and corrode over time. That’s not the case with stone-coated steel. It is able to stand the test of time and won’t degrade, delaminate, or lose its aesthetic appeal. It is also more fire-resistant than standard asphalt shingles are. Metro steel roofs are guaranteed to last with a 50-year warranty.

5. Environmentally Friendly

Asphalt is made of petroleum and fiberglass and has a short life span. Consequently, over 10 million tons of it end up in landfills every year. Steel, on the other hand, is the most recycled product on earth. Our steel roofing  is composed of up to 50% recycled material.

 

If you’re looking to install a new roof that is secure, safe, incredibly strong and durable, and aesthetically pleasing, consider steel roofing for your Huxley, Ames, Des Moines, or Ankeny area home. Hedrick Construction contractors are roofing installation and maintenance experts. We can answer any questions you may have and help you choose the best type of roof for your residential or commercial property.

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