While Kaiser Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal is most popularly known as a leading heating installation and AC repair company in Oxnard, California, the company also boats a full service metal shop as well. According to owner Cory Dishman, his technicians are experts when it comes to installing metal roofs, which become a nearly impenetrable cover for your home or business.
Many times, Dishman confesses, clients opt for metal roofs on their homes or businesses because they are aesthetically pleasing and provide a unique, modern look that many of the other homes and buildings in the area cannot compete with. Before signing on to have the new roof installed, there are a few common questions and concerns that people tend to have about their new metal roofs, some of which Dishman discusses here.
How long will a metal roof last?
Since a new roof is a major purchase for your home, many clients are adamant about not wanting to have to replace the roof in the very near future—they want a permanent fix. With metal roofs, Dishman says, that is exactly what you get. While like any other roof you will need a regular maintenance plan to check for any small problems that could possibly escalate, a metal roof can conceivably last 50 years, which is considerably longer than the traditional asphalt or shingle roofs which currently adorn many homes.
Do metal roofs make a lot of noise?
If you have a metal roof on a shed or garage, then when it rains or hails, you will probably hear the pings of each drop as they hit and bounce off of the metal of the roof. However, says Dishman, the installation process for putting a metal roof on something small such as a shed is certainly not the same technique that a contractor would use when applying a new roof to your home. Should you decide to move forward with the installation of a new, metal roof, then during the placement process, there will be an added layer of wood between your home and the metal to serve as insulation. This will ultimately absorb the pinging sound of anything hitting the metal so that you won’t hear it while you are inside.
Will a metal roof make your home hotter?
The temperature of the roof doesn’t have so much to do with the material as it does with with the color that you choose—and yes, metal roofs come in a variety of shades all across the color spectrum. A lighter colored roof will reflect the sun and keep your home cooler, while a darker roof color will absorb the heat and thus cause your home to warm up. So, essentially, you should treat this part of the selection process as you would any other type of roof when considering how it may affect your energy bills and the temperature of your home.
Do metal roofs dent easily?
Since your roof protects the rest of your house, a metal roof is certainly built to withstand a great deal of trauma. It would take a lot of energy and force to actually create a sizable dent, Dishman confirms. If for some reason a dent does occur, then typically, he says, the dented panel will have to be replaced.
Very few modifications to the outside of your home will have the same impact as a metal roof. If you’re interested in having one installed for your home or business, or are not entirely sold on the idea but would like more information, contact Kaiser Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal or a company that specializes in metal roofing near you.