Making sure your house fits into the neighborhood and follows any community rules does not mean that when it comes time to install a new roof, you have to choose the same product already on your home! In fact, you'll want to do your homework. There are many new products on the market that provide better protection than your old roof, and in the case of metal, could be the last roof you'll ever have to buy!
Residential metal roofs are available in a wide variety of designs, textures, colors and styles to complement any type of architecture. For example, metal roofing is available in traditional vertical seam profiles or it can be manufactured to resemble wood shake, slate, shingles or clay tiles. A variety of finishes add even more variety to the metal roofing product line up. In addition to a rainbow of color choices, metal panels can be treated with a granular coating or a clear top coat, providing a natural metal finish. Below is a photo of a metal tile roof.
So, how can you pick the best metal roof for your home? Start by visiting our metal roofing photo gallery! Browse through the photos to see which materials you prefer, and decide whether it will fit your home.
Trust your instincts on style, but be sure to choose an Investment Grade Metal Roof that's manufactured by a member of the Metal Roofing Alliance. In order to join this non-profit association, member companies must sign an agreement that all of their residential metal roofing products meet or exceed industry standards for the types of coatings, steel and material thickness. You can also find a metal roofing contractor in your local area that can provide further design suggestions as well as an estimate on your new metal roof.
For more information, check out our checklist, 10 Questions to Ask Before Replacing Your Roof, that will help you to choose the right metal roofing contractor.