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SA METAL ROOFING
YOUR SAN ANTONIO’S, TX
METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST

METAL ROOFING FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

WHETHER INSTALLING A COMMERCIAL METAL ROOF OR A RESIDENTIAL METAL
ROOF, IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE WELL INFORMED AS A CUSTOMER.
AS YOUR METAL ROOFING SPECIALISTS, SA METAL ROOFING HAS ANSWERED
SOME OF OUR PAST CUSTOMERS’ MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS.

IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED HERE, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US!

Metal roofs are durable, weather resistant, and incredibly long-lasting. A properly installed, high-quality metal roof can last 40-70 years with proper maintenance. In the case of wildfire or lightning, a metal roof will not catch flame.

Metal roofs are incredibly resistant to extreme weather. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) found that a metal roof is among the most hail-resistant types of roofing, able to withstand nearly golf-ball-sized pieces of hail with only cosmetic damage. 

A metal roof is comprised of between 25%-95% recycled materials. When a metal roof is replaced, the old roof is 80% – 100% recyclable, making a metal roof incredibly environmentally friendly compared to a standard shingle roof. 

Yes! While homeowners have chosen asphalt shingle roofs for decades due to a lack of options, a residential metal roof is becoming a popular choice for homeowners. Metal roofs require much less maintenance, can last up to three times longer and are much more weather-resistant.

In the short term? Yes. In the long-term? No! Between the reduced maintenance, stellar weather resistance, and increased lifespan, a metal roof will end up paying dividends in the long term. 

Yes. Like any other roof, a metal roof will eventually need to be repaired to keep it at 100% functionality. The difference between a metal roof repair and an asphalt shingle repair is frequency: your metal roof will need repairs much less often! 

Sometimes three times as long! A properly installed, frequently maintained asphalt shingle roof can last between 15-20 years. A metal roof, in turn, lasts between 40-70 years. 

Metal roofs are super energy efficient. Because of their ability to reflect the sun’s UV rays, a metal roof can save an owner up to 15%-25% on their cooling costs!  

Yes, but this risk is incredibly minimized with the proper coatings and maintenance. 

40-70 years! Because of this, both commercial metal roofs and residential metal roofs are among the best choices if you are in the market for a roof with a stellar lifespan. 

This is only the tip of the iceberg
when it comes to the benefits of a metal roof.

Whether you are looking for a
commercial metal roof or a residential
metal roof, please reach out to us!