Hot Springs Roofing - Metal RoofingIf you are in the Hot Springs, Malvern, or Central Arkansas area and are looking to put Metal Roofing on your home or business, then you came to the correct place. There are a few options for shingles you can use, but if you are looking to put Metal Roofing on your home, contact us for an inspection and we can see how we can do a quality professional job for you. Metal Roofs are very durable and can last a long time. Having a Metal Roof can give a you a longer roof life than other options. Metal roofs can stand up against the weather and waterproofing for a long time. There are many benefits to having Metals roofs, such as; reflecting solar radiant heat, which can reduce cooling costs by 10-25%. They are more Environmentally friendly, and Metal Roofs not only have 25-95% recycled content, depending on the material used, but are also 100% recyclable at the end of their life as a roof. Compared to asphalt, metal is a far more durable and longer-lasting option for residential roofs. Metal roofs are proven to last two to three times longer than asphalt, with 50 to 60 years lifespan for high-end metal roofs such as field-locked standing seam and aluminum shingles.
We often get asked if this type of roof will increase the value. In Short, the answer is yes. A contemporary metal roof on a home can improve that home's resale value by 1 to 6 percent when compared with an asphalt-shingled home. Actually homeowners in the eastern regions of the U.S. recoup 95.5 percent of costs on average for their homes' metal roofs.
We also get asked about how metal roofs effect the price on insurance premiums. Well, we are not insurance agents and obviously every company is different but having a newly installed roof can save you on insurance premiums. Insurance companies also look favorably on metal roofing because research has shown that homes with metal roofs actually receive less damage from house fires and storms, which means the company is much less likely to have to pay an insurance claim. Some Useful Tips on Maintaining your Metal Roof. It’s best to follow these things for continued performance of your metal, do the following things;
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Can I pressure wash a metal roof?
Cleaning a metal roof is a lot different than cleaning an asphalt roof. When you clean metal, you can actually use a light pressure if you feel that you need to. You can also use hot pressure wash if you need to. You can also simply wash it with different kinds of detergents, depending on how accessible your roof is and what its pitch is.
How Often should my Metal Roof be painted?
We recommend that your metal roof be inspected at least once of twice a year, so that can help you keep and eye out for any potential issues. On the average, metal roofs should be repainted about every 10 or so years. That are many factors in how often you should repaint, but we can help you will all of those question, depending on what you kind of roof you choose.
Cleaning a metal roof is a lot different than cleaning an asphalt roof. When you clean metal, you can actually use a light pressure if you feel that you need to. You can also use hot pressure wash if you need to. You can also simply wash it with different kinds of detergents, depending on how accessible your roof is and what its pitch is.
How Often should my Metal Roof be painted?
We recommend that your metal roof be inspected at least once of twice a year, so that can help you keep and eye out for any potential issues. On the average, metal roofs should be repainted about every 10 or so years. That are many factors in how often you should repaint, but we can help you will all of those question, depending on what you kind of roof you choose.
