On the market today are many different types of roofing and siding products for your home. Metal is consistently one of the best products for your home.
When it comes to roofing and siding your home,
it is easy to feel overwhelmed when deciding what kind of product to go with. There are so many good products on the market. You could spend days trying to learn about each product, why it is good and how it could work for your home.
Metal is having resurgence in roofs and siding for homes and business. Metal, like aluminum and steel, is a very sturdy and usually affordable product. The quality of metal is unsurpassed and it tends to last a long time as both a material for roofs as well as for siding.
If you are in the market to replace your home or business’ roof and it has been a long time since you replaced the siding, you may want to consider doing them both at once. Especially when it comes to metal, it may be very easy for a contractor to give you a great deal when you are residing and redoing the roof on your home.
First of all, it is important to think about what kind of metal you might want for your home. Part of this decision will be personal preference. Most of the metals come in a variety of colors and looks with the main variable between them being affordability. Check your budget and then begin talking with contractors. If you are thinking of siding as well as roofing your home, talk to the contractor about recommendations.
With roofing you have a choice of metals. Again, aluminum, steel and some of the less common metals like copper are popular. Perhaps the most popular is aluminum. It is a common choice for both homes and businesses. It is easy to use, relatively cheap and is long lasting. Although a metal roof should last a lifetime, some people appreciate knowing that aluminum roofs are recyclable.
As for siding, you may not have as many choices in metals. There are certainly lots of choices as to look and color. In fact, metal siding comes in most any house color you can imagine. The idea behind most metal siding technology is to make it look just like board, wood or composite siding. If installed correctly, the idea is that you wouldn’t be able to visually tell the difference between a home with metal siding versus traditional siding.
The differences you should see will be in your wallet. Over time, where a metal roof or siding may start to show wear and need to be replaced, the metal roof or siding will look like new. And, if you are concerned about the up front cost, it is important to know that most metal roof and siding manufacturers keep the cost very similar to traditional products.
So, if you are in the market for new roofing or siding on your home, consider metal. You will appreciate the look of the product and the potential savings.
