When you choose the right metal roofing for your home or business, you can drastically extend the life of your roof. Metal roofs are taking over big parts of the industry, and it’s vital that you explore every possible option. But, not all metal roofs are made equal, and you should always carefully consider not only the materials but the contractors as well. You’ll need someone that specializes in roofing for residential and commercial locations with extensive experience in handling metal roofing materials.
Fortunately, when it comes to both, there are many options available. It’s just a matter of taking the right steps to find out what works for you! Contact our Anderson roofing experts today.
Choosing Your Product
Metal roofing installations can become pricey, but when you’re talking about a roof, it’s clear that there will always be a generally high price tag. The lowest cost for metal roofing is corrugated metal at an average of $2.00 per square foot, and it’s not just price efficient, but also effective for keeping rain and snow off your structure. However, there are many other metal roofing options available too.
Aluminum, steel, tin, standing seam, and copper roofs are all becoming rather popular. Copper, in particular, is gaining attention because of its extensive lifespan of up to 70 years! Other options can include massive percentages of recycled materials, making them the go-to environmentally-friendly option.
Will This Be The Choice For Your Home or Office
Questioning the roofing materials is a huge decision, and the purpose of the materials can help you decide. First, are you using the roof for a business or a home? When you’re looking at business operations, you might consider not only a cheaper option but something that you would otherwise turn down for a home. While tin roofs have certainly played their role in country songs, the noise or patter of rain on a tin roof is pleasant, until it drives you mad. Businesses, however, might consider a tin roof because there’s too much noise for something like rainfall to be a distraction.
Second, will your home have all the proper “breathing” room because of the nature of metal to both expand and contract. As the temperatures and weather change, your roof will react to the elements.
Finally, whether it’s for a home or an office, is this roofing option affordable? When looking at affordability, you might opt for a lower-price metal roofing option that will still hold up through many decades.
Arrange for a Contractor Consultation
To find the right contractor, you’ll want to set up a consultation. This is the opportunity for the contractor to come out and then tell you what they think about your property. They should immediately give some guidance on materials, cost, and time frames for completing the project. During your consultation, you should thoroughly discuss all of your must-have demands for your new roof.
Your must-haves or your purchasing criteria will help a contractor decide if they’re right for you. If you’re looking for a very specific material that they don’t have access to, then it’s not a good fit, and you can both move on. Additionally, if you know that you want a manufacturer warranty, you can take the opportunity to address that need during the consultation. Again, if they don’t offer that, then you can both move on.
Talk to A Roofing Contractor
Your relationship with your roofing contractor should start long before your installation appointment. Use them as a valued resource for information on choosing the right material. If you know what you want, ask them about the disadvantages and if they think it will be a problem for your home.
Roofing contractors are generally well-versed when it comes to materials. At Anderson Metal Roofing, we handle these materials daily and work with them closely to know exactly what you should expect for your building.
Call Anderson Metal Roofing
Anderson Metal Roofing supplies roofing solutions in the form of installations, repairs, and more with a wide variety of metal roofing materials. We’ve worked with aluminum, copper, corrugated metal, steel metal, tin roofs, and even standing seam metal roofing. Our team of skilled roofing contractors approach every job with a unique approach ensuring that the materials are right for the building, location, and demands of the property owner.
Of course, our goal is to always ensure that you’re happy with the final roof and the materials used. To accomplish that, we focus on working with you through all of the steps above. Call Anderson Metal Roofing today to start talking about different products.
