Sixty to sixty-five percent of most metal roofing material is recyclable.
Metal roofing is also available in any number of colors through the use of paint.
While metal roofing is one of the most light-weight roofing materials available, the panels or sheets can have very sharp edges, and wearing gloves while handling the pieces is recommended.
Ice dams on roofs can melt and soak the inside of exterior walls and ceilings.
Walking on Metal Roofing is difficult and dangerous. A metal roof is slippery and becomes even more slippery when wet.
Steel is stronger, pound for pound, and thus less weight is used for metal roofing.
The recognized need to use renewable resources has led to a revival of traditional, natural building methods, along with a growing market for biomass roofing.
Roofing materials installed in large panels are more difficult to replace if damaged than individual shingles.
It’s advisable to keep the roof and guttering in a good condition to enable a property to remain weatherproof.
Thatch is one of the oldest forms of roofing, dating back thousands of years.
© 2012 Householders Guide
