When homeowners consider hiring Roofers in Gig Harbor, they may be trying to decide between a metal roof and one with composition shingles. They know metal lasts longer than shingles, but they also realize it costs significantly more. Additional information can help them make the right decision for their own needs and preferences.
The longevity of metal roofing is a distinct advantage, but homeowners may be concerned that the color they choose won’t be acceptable to potential future buyers. Fortunately, the color of a metal roof can be changed by recoating it. Recoating should be done occasionally anyway to help keep the roof in excellent condition. Using a product with a preferred color changes the appearance of the entire house. This can be an appealing point even to the people who originally chose the roof color. After 10 or 15 years, they might like a change.
Roofers in Gig Harbor can assure homeowners that a metal roof does not increase the probability that the house will be struck by lightning. Lightning generally seeks out the tallest point as it heads toward the ground, and that point does not have to be metal. Lightning often strikes trees, for example. Homeowners also should consider that if a metal roof is ever struck by lightning, it will not start on fire. That’s a distinct advantage over other roofing materials.
Roofing contractors from a company such as Hanley Construction usually can install a metal roof on top of a layer of shingles instead of tearing away the old shingles. Metal roofing is very light compared with composite shingles. Whether or not metal can be overlaid on two layers of shingles will depend on the building and the condition of the existing roof.
Metal roofing does not have to be installed in sheets, although that is the most affordable option. Today’s metal roofing is available in sizes, patterns and colors that nearly duplicate the look of shingles if that is what the homeowner prefers. A metal roof can look like split wood shakes or clay tile as well. However, the traditional look of sheet metal roofing also can look especially suitable on homes in the country and those with a rustic look.
