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aluminum and steel are currently the two most popular choices for metal roofing.
Aluminum and steel offer the benefits of durability coupled with a lightweight.
Both steel and aluminum have been formed to have the appearance of tile or slate
without the requirement to add support to the roof rafters in order to install
the actual tile or slate. While copper and stainless steel provide very rich
appearances, they are expensive.
The transformation of aluminum into visually effective cedar shakes, slate,
and tiles, coupled with the facts that it does not rust, and actually reduces
the sound of rain is quickly making it the number one choice in metal roofing.
Leading the market are the simulated cedar shakes, which are, for all intent
purposes, indistinguishable from actual cedar shakes. Aluminum and steel roofing
material is usually coated with Kynar, a plastic coating, comes in a variety of
colors that should suit every homeowner and with enhanced energy ratings.
Steel roofs offer other environmental benefits as well. They are made from
between 60 percent to 65 percent recyclable material. Because they weigh very
little, metal roofing can be installed over existing roofs, eliminating the need
to dispose of excess material in a landfill.
Installing some metal roofing can be an intricate process best done by a
professional roofing contractor,
and the initial cost of a premium metal roof is higher than most other roofing
materials you need.
If you are
looking for a
Pennsylvania
roofing
contractor to
repair or replace your roof,
please call us
today at
717-354-3737 or
complete our
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