While myths and legends still abound about metal roofs, there are those in the Ottawa roofing industry that can dispel these archaic beliefs. As it stands the number of metal roof installations has increased due to the newly discovered reliability and durable nature of the metal roof construction. The result is a lower maintenance cost and a lower utility bill.
The Design and Installation
Because of the attributes of metal, a roof constructed out of this material allows for more daring designs when compared to the use of normal materials. In addition, the installation process moves in a faster manner than with the conventional roof installation. This aspect proves as a cost savings that translates into a higher turn around that facilitates a shorter waiting period for Ottawa families and businesses to move into their respective buildings and homes.
The Attributes and Advantages
Obviously, metal is stronger than wood in the first place. Additionally, the metal roof ends up being lighter, overall, when compared to a conventional roof constructed from wood, tar paper, and shingles, concrete roofs, and BUG, (built up gravel), roofs. Moreover, a metal roof’s inherent properties negate uplift caused by wind. Some other advantages over a conventional roof are metal has a higher rating against fire. When installing correctly a metal roof is water, and air tight and resistant locks. These last two properties stems from the metal panels being easier to seal.
Furthermore, having a building constructed in Ottawa with a metal roof means fewer beams, trusses, and columns. This gives way to some of the cost saving aspects already mentioned, which affect the overall design of a building. A main advantage is that a metal roof can fit on top of an existing structure without removing the original.
The Lower Cost of Maintenance
The biggest threats to any roof are hail storms and high winds. With a conventional roof, it is understood that regular inspections should occur to spot any potential issues after heavy rains and thunderstorms where hail can result. Of course, replacing shingles, gutters, and fixing the leaks becomes costly and time consuming.
A metal roof may receive small scratches or dings that can be touched up with rust resistant paint along with the occasional gutter replacement after such storms. Albeit, putting a polymer coating on a metal roof helps sustain the integrity and great appearance of the roof, which has a longer life span than a conventional roof over all.
In the Realm of Lowered Utility Bills
Comparably, wood and metal each have unique thermal properties with metal surpassing those of wood. When a metal roof is combined with insulation of similar properties the homeowner or business may notice up to a twenty percent drop in energy costs immediately.
Accordingly, Ottawa homeowners insurance providers may offer significant discounts for installing a metal roof or cladding. Consequently speaking the initial costs may seem higher than other materials, however, the maintenance costs are what will separate the amount of savings possible by having a metal roof or cladding/siding installed on an Ottawa home or business.
Keeping all of this in mind when the decision to put a metal roof on a home is finalized, it is prudent to find an Ottawa professional with the right experience and knowledge before the job begins.
