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What are the Benefits of a Metal Roof in Vancouver?

June 25th, 2018 | in General Roof Info

A good alternative to roofing shingles for your Vancouver home may be a metal roof. It is important to look through the pros and cons of a metal roof for your home before going ahead with the project, to ensure that a metal roof is the best option for you.

Metal Roof Pros

Using a metal roof for your Vancouver home can have many benefits, including the following:

  • Long Lifetime – a metal roof will last an extremely long time as it is very durable and resistant to the elements, even in Vancouver’s sporadic climate. The roof type is designed to withstand high winds, and won’t be effected by rot or insect damage. Some tests have shown that a metal roof can last up to 60 years.
  • Rain and Snow Repellant – with the amount of rain and snow we get in Vancouver, it’s important to ensure that your roof is repellant to precipitation. A metal roof very easily sheds snow and rain, which helps to avoid accumulations and gutter problems.
  • Quick Installation – installation time on a metal roof when comparing to a shingle roof is significantly faster, which also will save on other costs when building.
  • Lightweight Materials – comparing with other types of roofing, metal roofing is much lighter weight. With some metal roofs, some of the usual roof supports may not be required.
  • Fire Resistance – because of their material, metal roofs are very resistant to fire.

Metal Roof Cons

There are few cons that come along with metal roofs in Vancouver, but some potential ones to think about are initial upfront cost – metal roofs can be on the pricier side for purchase, and they can also be noisy which may bother some people, especially comparing to regular shingle roofing.

Choosing a Metal Roof for Your Vancouver Home

Investing in a metal roof can be very beneficial for your Vancouver home, and may improve both the appeal and the safety of the structure. If you are interested in gaining the benefits of a metal roof, give your local roofing professionals a call today.


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