Metal Roofing Bluffton, SC

The longevity of metal roofing is consistently mentioned as the greatest advantage of going with a metal roof. Metal has a far longer lifespan and is much more durable than conventional asphalt shingles. Depending on how well it is erected and cared for, a typical metal roof can last 25 to 50 years.Higher-end metal roofs, such those with aluminum shingles and field-locked standing seam, may last for more than 50 years.

Modern metal roofing materials are far lighter than other conventional roofing materials, such as asphalt shingles. Metal ranges from 50 to 150 pounds per square whereas other types of materials can weigh up to 900 pounds per square. The installation process is simplified by the lightweight metal, which also enables you to save money on designing and constructing the supporting framework.

One of the most overlooked advantages of metal roofing is the speed and simplicity of installation. It is lightweight and manageable thanks to its length, width, size proportion, and other features. The majority of metal roofing materials are available in 12- to 36-inch-wide panels or several single sections that are simple to handle and install.

A roof has a slope when it is less than 3-in-12, which indicates it rises 3 inches for every foot of horizontal space. Standing-seam roofs can be installed at roof pitches as low as 1 in 12 or as high as 2 in 12. A metal roof can be put on any structure, regardless of slope. Additionally, putting metal roofs on low slopes is frequently less expensive to build and requires less roofing material than doing so on steep slopes.

This is one of the best things about metal roofs for people who live in places with a lot of snow and rain.Snow and water have a hard time sticking to the metal sheet because its surface is hard and slippery.The benefits of metal roofing are doubled if you use dark-colored metal roofing or metal roofing with a PVDF coating.Dark metal roofs warm up quickly in the sun, which makes it easier for snow to melt. The PVDF coating helps reflect more sunlight, which helps the HVAC system work better.

UV rays from the sun are reflected well by metal roofs. When your roof bounces back the sun's rays, it cuts down on how much heat gets into the attic. The less heat there is in the attic, the less money you will spend on electricity. Summer heat blasts your roof. The roof will absorb radiant heat and transfer it to the attic, trapping it and forcing your AC unit to work harder. The AC unit will work overtime to cool the roof as the sun heats it. Summertime roof-AC battles continue. Your AC unit strains to fight, raising your energy bill. Energy-efficient metal roofs stay cold at night, giving your AC unit a break and lowering cooling costs.