5 myths about metal roofing to be struck by lightning than other types of roofing. The factors that do affect lightning strikes include topography of the surrounding area, the height and size of the building and the frequency and severity of storms in the area. “Research shows that the material used in roof construction does not influence the risk of Myth #1: Metal roofs a lightning strike,” says are loud Karl Hielscher, MCA’s exOne of the biggest ecutive director, in a press misconceptions of metal release. “In fact, the roofs is that they are loud presence of a metal roof during a rainstorm and really shouldn’t statistiunbearable during severe cally increase or decrease weather, making sounds the chances of a lightning like repeatedly dropping strike. There are many objects on tin. In reality, other factors that influresidential metal roofs ence the actual chance of are fastened to the roof a lightning strike.” shingles are stamped and deck, not open rafters. Myth #3: Metal roofs shaped to look like other Metal roofs can be aptypes of roofing, like are ugly plied over multiple layers wood shake, stone slate Metal roofs have tradiof old asphalt shingles, and clay tile, such as the tionally been associated so the sound insulaMetalWorks steel shingle with industrial buildings tion between the metal or outbuildings like sheds produced by major roofshingles and your ears ing manufacturer TAMKO and barns. But as metcould reduce the noise Building Products. al roofing’s popularity to potentially less than more traditional forms of has grown, so has the Myth #4: Metal roofs technology to make it roofing. can’t handle hail an excellent choice for Myth #2: Metal roofs residential structures. Metal roofs are acattract lightning Manufacturers have gone tually among the most The Metal Construcfrom standing seam met- resilient roofing options tion Association has al roofs to creating metal when it comes to hail. Many metal shingles are released several technical shingles in a variety of rated Class 4 for Imcolors that would make bulletins outlining research that shows metal an attractive covering for pact Resistance by the any home. Some metal roofs are no more likely UL testing group. The
(BPT) – Asphalt shingles may be the most popular roofing in the U.S. by volume, but metal roofing is gaining in popularity for its durability, longevity and low-maintenance benefits. Still, many people unfamiliar with the product have misconceptions about this quality roofing option.
shingles are often rated to withstand winds of over 100 miles per hour, and are rated for fire resistance.
shingles, the secret to metal roofing’s energy efficiency is its highly-reflective surface, regardless of color,” said Rick Taylor, a longtime roofing contractor now working as TAMKO’s field sales training manager. “This means, in our case, all of the MetalWorks colors are ENERGY STAR-certified and are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council - even the darkest color options.”
Myth #5: Metal roofs aren’t energy efficient Because metal in other uses is a good conductor of heat and cold, some homeowners are concerned a metal roof will cause their homes to be colder during winter and hotter in the sumThe Metal Roofing mer. Besides the comfort Alliance reports that factor, the increased metal roofs also provide utility costs associated excellent insulation in with that misconception the winter, and estimates cause major concern. The that choosing metal reality is, according to could save up to 40% in the MRA, metal roofing energy costs for a home boasts some of the best energy efficiency among during the year. The MetMetal Roofing Alliance al Construction Associaroofing options. State (MRA) reported that studies conducted by the Farm Insurance Company tion also said metal roofs reported that metal roofs are considered a product Insurance Institute for reflect solar radiant heat, of choice for snowy areas Business & Home Safety (IBHS) acknowledged that which can reduce cooling because of their superior response and tolerance to all roof types can sustain costs by 10-15 percent. that environment. “Unlike asphalt some cosmetic damage depending on hailstorm severity, but “metal roofing performed best and was much less likely to puncture as compared to asphalt, withstanding even golf ball-sized hail stones without compromising performance.” Dawn A. Fink Esquire Metal roofs also stand up well to other types of Real Estate • Estate & Wills • Family Law extreme weather. Metal
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