San Antonio Roofing Company believes when considering what type of roof to put on your new
home or to replace your roofing with, metal roofing is certainly worth considering for its many
benefits and qualities; especially if you live in a climate which is subject to heavy snowfall.

A variety of metal roofing materials are available at San Antonio Roofing Company, from the more
familiar standing-seam sheet metal roof to newer, specialized metal roof shingle products that
look more like tiles.

Read on to learn some of the benefits of metal roofing materials over other types of roofing
products at San Antonio Roofing Company.

Metal Roofing Service Life

When correctly installed, a metal roof from San Antonio Roofing Company can last as long as the
house itself and will seal out water, withstand high winds, and shed snow with ease. A metal roof
is quite fire resistant and prevents problems such as mildew, insects, and rot from occurring.
Warranty terms vary for metal roofing materials, but most reputable manufacturers warranty their
products from twenty to as much as fifty years!

Easy, Speedy Metal Roofing Installation by San Antonio Roofing Company

Typically, metal roofing materials are delivered in multi-shingle sheets or sections, which make
installation very quick for an experienced roofing contractor in San Antonio. When your old
roofing has been stripped, you want to get the new roof installed as quickly as possible before
inclement weather potentially damages your home.

Metal Roofing Heat Conduction Qualities from San Antonio Roofing Company

A metal roof is very effective in reflecting the radiant heat of the sun during warm weather,
helping keep your home cool. Despite the fact that metal roofing will have a low R-value, most
metal roofing systems incorporate dead air space between the deck of the roof and the roofing
material to increase insulation and energy efficiency.



Attractive, light weight and durable, metal roofing systems from San Antonio roofing Company
continue to gain popularity with roofing contractors and homeowners Alike metal Roofing is Light
Weight

San Antonio Roofing Company has found when compared to most tile roofing at 750 pounds per
square (100 square feet) or concrete tile roofing at 900 pounds per square, metal roofing
materials are quite lightweight; the average metal roofing materials weigh between 50 and 150
pounds per square.

In some cases, a metal shingle roof from San Antonio Roofing Company can be installed over
existing roofing without the expense of tear off or the addition of structural support changes to
the roof, since in most cases it will be lighter than the previous roofing material!

Fire Resistant Metal Roofing Materials

Since metal is noncombustible, a metal roof has a Class A fire rating, meaning it is considered the
most fire resistant type of roof available.

San Antonio Roofing Company will not install your metal roofing over an existing wood roof due
to decrease its fire rating since the old materials below your new metal roof will be combustible.
For this reason, it is generally worth the additional cost of having the old roof torn out before
installing metal roofing.

San Antonio Roofing Company's Metal Roofing Dose not Require a Steep Pitch

Since a metal roof is quite effective in shedding water and snow, it can be installed on a less
steeply pitched roof without danger of leaking. On a new home designed with metal roofing in
mind, the pitch will generally be three in twelve, meaning the roof rises three inches per horizontal
foot.

With all these advantages and benefits, it’s easy to see why so many homeowners are choosing
metal roofing systems these days. Within the Roofing Materials section of Roofing-Articles.com
you can learn more about the various types of metal roofing materials and systems available,
installation techniques and more about buying and installing a metal roof.
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