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The Durability of Standing Seam Metal RoofingBy Steven Briesemeister The job of your roof. The roof is the one part of the house that takes the most damage when protecting us from the elements. It has to cope with extreme conditions ranging from wintry ice to summer sun and often it can face both extremes at the same time. Many substances simply can not withstand this diverse a range of abuse meaning it is very important to select strong roofing made from a durable and resistant material that will withstand just about anything. Advances in technology have seen various new forms of roofing as well as advances in old techniques and reduces in cost, so the options available when selecting good roofing are wide. Maintenance of your roof. For all of the work that a roof does you would expect that it would be a part of housing and home maintenance that people took very seriously, but unfortunately it is a factor that is often overlooked until the worst happens. Many people do not maintain their roof or even have it checked on a regular basis but prevention is a much better option than cure. By having regular checks on your roof you can prevent costly repairs when things go wrong. Traditional roofing material compared to standing seam metal roofing. Asphalt and modified bitumen have previously been the most common choice when it comes to selecting a material for your roof, however in more recent years standing seam metal roofing has increased in popularity as it has decreased in cost and its durability, protection and flexibility have increased. Standing seam metal roofing has much to offer; it is fire resistant, weather resistant, can be easily formed to fit your roof and has become even easier to install. In fact, standing seam metal roofing meets the very highest of standards when it comes to fire resistance and wind and hail resistance. The life of your standing seam metal roofing. Standing seam metal roofing is very unlikely to rot, mould, split or crack. For this reason a standing seam metal roofing system means you can enjoy a long life from your roof with comparably low maintenance costs. It is also usually created from recycled products and is fully recyclable itself so it is a sustainable choice for the ecologically minded amongst you. The options are virtually limitless if you decide on standing seam metal roofing, and not least because of the numerous metals that are on offer. Copper, aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel and a range of other metals are commonly used and each has their own look, feel and uses. Standing seam metal roofing - the environmental roof. Standing seam metal roofing offers a life
of 50 years or more making it much longer
lasting than other traditional methods
employed in many houses. It is usually made
up of 50% recycled material and 100% of your
standing seam metal roofing will be recycled
in the event that it does eventually need
replacing. Conversely, asphalt requires a
huge amount of oil every year to create
shingles that last an average of 15 years. At
the end of their life they are then disposed
of in landfill sites wasting yet more of the
worlds resources. Standing seam metal roofing
also means you will use less energy,
conserving yet more resources and lowering
your summer energy bills. Standing seam metal
roofing reflects approximately 70% of the
suns rays meaning you will spend a lot less
keeping your air conditioning unit
running. About the Author: At Roofer911.com we are Long Island roofing contractors and Northern Virginia roofing contractors who specialize in all types of roofing such as shingles, flat, roof replacement, torch down and roof repair work for residential and commercial accounts. Free Estimates!
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