Metal Roof – when professionally installed an aluminum or steel shingle can last for 50 years and often longer, while copper and zinc roofs can often last well over 100 years.
Asphalt Shingles – usually require replacing every 12-17 years
FAQ
Metal roofing is a “Green” choice that requires the least amount of resourcing during manufacturing. (Most Metal contains anywhere from 28% to 60% of recycled metal content), contains no petroleum by-products and is 100% recyclable.
- Missing and damaged Shingles
- Loose materials and clear signs of advanced wear
- Moisture, rot or mold
- Roof deck sagging/ warping
- Signs of water damage or leaking
- Outside light showing through the roof
- Chimney damage
- Animal infestation
- Sagging, leaking or loose eavestroughs
Yes – FMW carries a 5-million-dollar policy. A copy of our policy will be provided prior to job start to give you the peace of mind in knowing that you are fully covered in the unlikely event of something going wrong.
Many people from back in the day remember old tin roofs being noisy which was typically because the tin was fastened directly to the roof truss. This day in age, attic spaces are insulated which prevents percussion roof noise.
- Fire Resistant – Metal roofing materials are non-combustible
- Heat Conduction – Metal reflects radiant heat from the sun, minimizing heat gain.
- Weather Proof – Metal roofing is practically impervious to rain and snow because of the way the panels interlock into one another and because of the slippery surface it sheds water and snow quickly and easily.
- Return on Investment – Metal roofing provides the highest return on your investment when it comes to home appreciation and recouped costs compared to other roof materials.