Sure metal roofs have been a popular roofing choice for businesses for a long time now, but they are also gaining in popularity in the residential arena. Why are we seeing them in neighborhoods now? Well, for starters asphalt may be cheaper but it just doesn’t hold up. Who wants to have to worry about replacing their roof every 10-15 years? That’s exactly what you have to do with asphalt. Your home deserves the energy savings, beauty and protection that metal roofs can provide for a lifetime. A lifetime! I like that! Residential metal roofs are now available in a wide variety of design to complement any style home. Offered in a rainbow of colors, your roof can be a traditional vertical seam profile, or be manufactured to resemble wood shake, slate, shingles or clay tiles. Years ago, you had just one or two options, not the case anymore!

By choosing a metal roof, you’ll save money and do your part for the environment. An estimated 20 billion pounds of waste in U.S. landfills are from conventional roofing products, including asphalt shingles. Metal can often be installed over an existing roof, eliminating the cost and eco-impact of tear-off and disposal. Now let’s talk about saving you energy dollars. Metal now utilizes reflective pigment technology, which results in overall home energy efficiency, and lower utility bills. In addition, metal is made from 30-60% recycled material.

The best part of all is that if you go metal it is most likely the last roof you’ll ever need. Metal systems are resistant to cracking, shrinking and eroding; and can also withstand extreme weather conditions including heavy snow loads, hail storms and wildfires. Erie Construction of Evansville, Indiana is a trusted leader in the industry and would love to show you why this material is taking over the industry and for GOOD reason!