As the environmentally unfriendly asphalt shingle roofs begin to fade away, the new age metal shingles roofing systems become available as an energy efficient and environmentally safe metal roofing alternative.

The beauty of installing metal shingles roof is that it looks very much like the traditional asphalt shingle roof that we are used to, but it can last twice and even three times longer than an asphalt shingle roof.  Many metal shingles roofing systems contain at least 30% of recycled metal content, which qualifies them for a LEED green building credit.  Coated with cool-roof rated and energy star qualified metal roofing colors, metal shingle roofs reflect solar radiant heat away from your home.  This in turn, reduces the interior temperature of your home, which helps keep in your home cooler without writing your air conditioner as hard as you would normally have to with an asphalt shingle roof.  This is a great advantage because now you can save money on your cooling costs, and preserve the environment by using less energy and making your air conditioning equipment last longer than it would under heavier loads.

Metal shingle roofs are relatively easy to install, and they can be installed right over-top the existing asphalt shingle roof.  For people concerned with preserving the traditional look of asphalt shingles, installing metal shingles will provide the traditional historic look without compromising reliability, and environmental principles.

Metal shingle roofs cost at least twice as much as asphalt shingle roofs, but because metal shingles roofs can last twice as long as an asphalt shingle roof, the high price of installing a metal roof becomes justified.  Further, energy savings, and the beauty of a metal shingle roof will make the decision of installing it more attractive.

Other benefits of installing metal shingle roofs include the following:

Metal shingle roofs will not chip, rot, or crack due to harsh environmental conditions.
Metal roofs do not support fire.
Metal roofs do not increase the chance of lightning, and help dissipate the electric charge.
Metal roofs feature strong wind and uplift ratings, and can perform extremely well in the storm prone areas.
Metal roofs can lower your homeowner’s insurance by as much as 35%
Metal roofs shed snow and ice, which helps prevent ice dams.
Metal roofs retain their value throughout the entire life cycle.
Metal roofs are fully recyclable at the end of their service life

Metal Shingles Roof – Made to Last

Metal roofing offers a far greater number of benefits to the homeowner.
Metal roofs are fully recyclable, energy efficient, environmentally safe, and are plain good for the environment. Consider installing a metal shingles roof for your home and retain the traditional look of asphalt shingles, while addressing all the problems normally associated with it.

Metal Shingles roofs are available in Aluminum, galvanized steel, and copper.
If you like the look of metal shingles roof, then consider getting a roofing estimate to install a metal shingles roof for your home.