The leading metal roofing products come with a 40-50 year warranty which means you don't have to worry about frequent repairs or replacement costs. In addition, many metal roofing products are available in an array of styles and colors - from the classic look of aluminum roofs to the more contemporary copper and steel designs, metal tiles, metal shakes, and more. Some are designed to look just like asphalt shingles. This makes it easy for homeowners to pick an option that matches their home's aesthetic perfectly.
The short answer is yes. Now keep in mind there are many types of metal roofing and styles available. But a high quality metal roof such as a standing seam metal roof can last 50+ years with very little maintenance. It’s fire resistant, can withstand high winds, is energy efficient, and best of all environmentally friendly! Some brands offer larger than normal siphoning channels which provides extreme protection during snowy and icy months. And for home additions, metal roofing can be a great choice when you find it hard to match other materials as it compliments very well.
At Rodrick Roofing and Siding, we perform Metal Roofing Installation in the Thomaston, Torrington, Shelton, Avon, Farmington, Greenwich, Darien and Ridgefield areas
Not when a pro installs them over solid decking and underlayment, which is how nearly every home gets a metal roof. From inside, most metal roofs sound about the same as shingles. That loud, tinny sound people picture comes from metal panels on open-frame barns and sheds, like the ones you see on Litchfield County farms.
No, metal roofs don’t attract lightning any more than other roofing materials do. Lightning seeks the highest point in an area, and if it strikes a metal roof, the metal spreads the energy out, so the roof won’t catch fire. That makes metal one of the safest choices during Connecticut’s summer thunderstorms.
A quality standing seam metal roof often lasts 50 years or more, even through Connecticut winters, and many leading products carry 40- to 50-year warranties. Exposed-fastener panels have a shorter lifespan because their screws and washers need to be resealed every 10–15 years.
Yes, metal handles snow and ice better than almost any other roofing material. Snow slides off the slick surface instead of piling up, reducing heavy loads and ice dams. Adding snow guards above doors and walkways prevents sliding snow from falling onto people or plants below.
Metal wins if you plan to stay for decades, since it lasts two to three times as long, sheds snow easily, and withstands high winds. If you’d rather have more traditional style options and simpler repairs, architectural shingles are the way to go. Lots of Connecticut homeowners mix the two, with shingles on the main roof and metal over porches or additions.
FAQs reviewed by Benjamin Rodrick, owner of Rodrick Roofing and Siding, a local roofing contractor serving Thomaston, CT, and beyond.
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