3 Benefits of Metal Roofing

Metal roofing keeps gaining ground in Southwest Florida, and for good reason. It costs more up front than shingle, but for many homeowners the long-term value is hard to beat. Here are three of the biggest benefits.

1. It lasts for decades

A properly installed metal roof can last 40 to 50 years or more, often two to three times the life of a shingle roof. For a homeowner planning to stay put, that can mean buying one roof instead of two. It is one of the longest-lasting options you can put on a house.

2. It is energy-smart in the Florida heat

Metal reflects a large share of the sun's radiant heat instead of absorbing it the way a dark shingle roof does. With a reflective finish, that can mean a cooler attic and lower cooling bills through our long summers, a real difference when the AC runs most of the year.

3. It stands up to storms

On the Gulf coast, wind resistance matters. A wind-rated standing-seam metal roof, properly installed, holds up to the kind of weather our hurricane season brings, and metal is non-combustible as a bonus. Paired with the right underlayment and fasteners, it is built for where we live.

Is metal right for your home?

Metal is not the only good answer, and we will never push it if shingle or tile fits your home and budget better. The best way to compare is to see real numbers side by side, which you can do in about a minute with our free instant quote.