You may have noticed driving around residential areas in South Texas the growing popularity of metal roofs. While metal roofs offer a number of benefits to homeowners in the Coastal Bend, let’s take a closer comparison of metal roofs and asphalt roofs.
Strength
A big reason many are turning to metal roofs is the durability and longer life that they offer. With the average life of a shingle roof lasting from 12-20 years, a well-maintained metal roof can last up to 40-70 years. Some metal roofs are also graded for hurricane-strength winds, an important feature here in the Corpus Christi area. Now this can change as living right on the water doesn’t always do well for metal. Sometimes we see metal roofs last as little as 7 years due to rusting and corrosion. So be mindful of putting a metal roof if you live right on the water, make sure you get the right type of metal
Cost
While it can offer long-term savings, metal roofs have a much higher upfront cost. Asphalt shingles are a much more inexpensive option if cost is a big consideration for your next roof.
Energy efficiency
Metal roofs reflect sunlight which can help lower your cooling costs during the sweltering South Texas summers. Some metal roofs can also be designed to work well with solar panels. While asphalt roofs may absorb more heat, with proper insulation and ventilation, they can also provide further energy savings.
Styles
There are a wide variety of asphalt shingle colors and varieties to match any style of home. Metal roofs do not offer nearly as many options. And while a metal roof can be considered an investment in reducing the maintenance cost of your home over time, metal roofs may not be a suitable fit for the architectural style of your home, which could impact its value if you plan to sell in the future.
No matter whether you are deciding on a new metal or asphalt roof or are still undecided, Berryman Roofing can help take your considerations into account in building you a number of options for your home.