FALSE:

If it's raining, the metal roofs sound very loud.

TRUE:

Metal roofs aren't noisy. This is a misconception about the noise that rain creates on old structures and barns with a roof made of metal. There's a distinct difference between the materials made of metal that are used on barns and residential roofs. The foundation or base to which the roofing material is attached to is known as decking. The decking that is attached to a residential structure or roof is strong and, together with the underlayment beneath the metal, helps reduce sound, leading to the roof being no more or less loud than a tile or shingle roof.

FALSE:

Metal roofs are very heavy.

TRUE:

It turns out that metal roofs aren't heavy. The average metal roof is approximately 50% lighter than asphalt shingle and 75% heavier than concrete tile.

FALSE:

You can't walk across a roof made of metal.

TRUE:

Of course, you can walk on a roof made of metal. It all comes back to the roof deck. If your deck is sturdy and stable, like the other types of roofs, then the metal is strong and will stand up to the weight of your body.

FALSE:

Metal roofs can get very hot.

TRUE:

In reality, the reverse is actually the case, but not necessarily the reverse. Metal roofs are hot. However, certain metal roofs possess reflective properties that help to keep your home cool during summer. To make the explanation, here's the short version: Asphalt shingles absorb heat and keep it hotter for longer. Metal is able to reflect heat and light due to its lower thermal mass. Therefore, when the temperature cools, the roof cools off.

FALSE:

Metal attracts lightning, and the roof is struck much more quickly.

TRUE:

Nope. Lightning is at the top; therefore, even if your roof is made of asphalt or tile, it is at a similar risk of being struck by lightning as a metal roof.

FALSE:

Resales of homes are lower due to the fact that people do not like metal roofs.

TRUE:

If it is in the right setting and with the right home, a metal roof increases the value of a house by anywhere from 1 to 6 percent over a house that has asphalt shingles.

FALSE:

Metal roofs aren't available in the designs or colors concrete or asphalt tile do.

TRUE:

The color that your roof is made to be in harmony with the design of your house. There is a myriad of options to achieve this! Color options. Style options. Design options. The possibilities are unlimited!

FALSE:

Metal roofs are less robust.

TRUE:

After doing some research, we discovered that the metal roofing is extremely robust. It is more expensive; however, the lifespan is more than 60 years with no significant wear and wear and tear. If installed correctly, the roof of a metal structure will be able to withstand hail, wind, and rain, as well as rodents, mildew, and so on. Metal roofing is noncombustible, which means that the fire-resistant properties are of the highest quality that can be achieved.



FALSE:

The price of metal roofing is similar to a premium metal shingle.

TRUE:

We would like to see that happen. However, metal roofing is usually 3-4 times more expensive than an asphalt roof. It's a good investment, but, if installed correctly, a metal roof should last more than 60 years.