For those looking for a roof that’s more durable, longer-lasting, and energy-efficient, metal roofing is a great option. A new metal roof, such as stone-coated steel shingles and shake, and standing seam, usually lasts 70 years or more. It lasts so long because it’s highly durable. Durable against pounding hail, driving rain, and strong winds. Common asphalt shingles have a fiberglass foundation. Whereas stone-coated steel shingles have a steel foundation. Steel is much stronger than fiberglass.
Additionally, steel roofing products use screws instead of nails to hold them down. Traditional asphalt shingles use nails. Screws have superior holding power over nails. This is particularly important in high winds, as steel roofing products will simply stay down better in strong winds compared to traditional asphalt shingles.
Metal roofs are also more energy-efficient than traditional asphalt shingles because they have a higher solar reflectivity. Even the coolest white asphalt shingles only have a solar reflectivity of .15. 1 is the highest. Stone-coated steel shingles and shake have a solar reflectivity of .41. Standing seam metal roofing panels have a solar reflectivity of .67.
Unlike traditional asphalt shingles, steel roofing is more eco-friendly because it’s recyclable in our area. When we tear off an old asphalt shingle roof, we take the shingles to the landfill because there are no recycling facilities nearby. The same is true for wood shake. Because real wood shake is heavily treated, it can’t be recycled. Versus, when we remove a worn-out metal roof, we deliver it to the nearest metal recycling facility.
Metal is also very cost-effective. Although it may cost more initially, metal roofing often costs less in the long term because it lasts so much longer than traditional asphalt shingles and real wood shake. What’s more, with a new metal roof, you’re interrupted less frequently with the reroofing process.
Stone-coated steel shingles, shake, and standing seam are ideal for your home, small office, or farmhouse. Steel shingles resemble the appearance of traditional asphalt shingles, for those interested in that look. For those looking for a wood shake alternative, steel shake is a great way to go, as they resemble real wood. Decra and Westlake Royal Roofing offer quality stone-coated steel roofing products. Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters of Greeley offers standing seam metal roofing panels.
Standing seam metal roofing panels are the ultimate roof since they’re the coolest/most energy-efficient, highly durable, recyclable, and low-cost long-term. What’s more, we form and cut your new standing seam metal roofing panels in-house for a perfect fit to your roof.
Ribbed and corrugated/PBC sheet metal is great for your outbuildings, such as your barn or shed. These are low-maintenance, energy-efficient, durable, and long-lasting.
Metal Roof Installation in Greeley, Colorado
Need someone to install your new metal roof in Greeley, Colorado? We’ve researched roofing companies in Greeley and found that only Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters offer steel roofing installation.