Metal Versus Conventional Roofing Shingles
April 1, 2010 4:09 am BusinessMetal roofs can be made of copper, aluminum or steel. Conventional roofing can be asphalt shingles or composition shingles. Between the two types of roofing systems, the composition shingles are more commonly used because it is the cheaper option. Composition shingles are more prone to algae growth. Treating this will, of course, increase the price of your roofing. Metal roofing systems, on the other hand, are expensive, perhaps a good 30 percent more expensive than conventional roofing systems but they are algae and termite proof.In terms of durability, both are durable but the metal roofing system is more durable than the composition shingles. Metal roofing systems can withstand more wear and tear than conventional roofing systems and are more weather proof. A number of roofing companies in Toronto install metal roofing systems. In extreme weather such as hail or high winds, conventional shingles may be damaged. Slight damages may mean replacing shingle pieces but a major blow will mean replacing the entire roof. Metal roofs are also fire proof and outside of the safety factor, insurance premiums for houses with metal roofing are lower. Metal roofs are also lighter and thus, exert lesser load on the house structure.Conventional roofing is normally easier to install and metal roofing used to be more complicated to install. Metal roofing is now available in different styles and some are made to look like conventional shingles. Durability of the metal roofing will definitely add resale value to your house. In the end, the initial shock off the price of metal roofing systems may be outweighed by the benefits.
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