Strong, aesthetically pleasing and exceedingly durable, metal roofing is becoming a popular alternative to shingles. Should you consider metal roofing for your home? According to Wilmington, NC metal roofing specialist Bill Hutchins of Southeastern Energy, metal roofing offers a number of benefits for Wilmington home owners – and great looks is just one of them.
Improved Energy Efficiency
Metal roofing’s primary benefit, Hutchins says, is that it can help to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Because it reflects heat away from the home rather than absorbing it like other roofing materials, it keeps the home’s attic much cooler.
This increase in energy efficiency will not only lower your utility bills, it will also qualify you for a $1,500 federal tax credit. “Thanks to the 2009 federal stimulus program,” Hutchins says, “homeowners who make energy-efficient improvements to their homes can qualify for a tax credit of up to $1,500, or 30% of the cost of the materials used in the update.”
Longevity
According to Hutchins, metal roofing also offers exceptional longevity as compared to other roofing materials. “Metal roofs are virtually impenetrable,” he says. “They withstand adverse weather conditions much better than the average roof.” The metal roof offered by Southeastern Energy is rated for up to 200 mile-per-hour winds, so normal North Carolina storms are no match for its strength. And metal roofs look great year after year with virtually no maintenance.
Total Value
Despite their long life expectancies and improved energy efficiency, metal roofs are comparable in cost to other types of roofs - that is, if you choose the right metal roof and contractor. “Most metal roofs are approximately three times the cost of a traditional roof,” Hutchins says. “Ours, on the other hand, costs about the same as you’d pay for a shingled roof, but offers all the same benefits as other metal roofs.”
Like many energy-efficient additions, a metal roof can also boost your home’s resale value and help it stand out in a crowded real estate market. “People are really looking for homes that already have the energy-efficient upgrades,” Hutchins says. “A metal roof can make your home look great, boost curb appeal, and increase its value all at the same time.”
In terms of looks, metal roofs come in a variety of colors to complement any style of home. The specific type of metal roof that Southeastern Energy offers is even designed to look like shingles.
Lifetime Warranty
One of the many benefits of Southeastern Energy’s metal roofing is that it comes with a lifetime warranty. This means that you can install your new metal roof with confidence. The company’s licensed, professional team of metal roofing experts is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week should anything go wrong and, Hutchins says, they’re completely dedicated to the total satisfaction of customers. “We’re the local experts in metal roofing,” he says. “We get the job done right so you can begin enjoying the benefits of your new metal roof without worry.”