Advantages and disadvantages of steel roofs

If your own roof is disturbing, consider a metal roof before replacing or repairing it. Why do you think metal roofs are preferred by homeowners? Below are the advantages and disadvantages of steel roofing by JHL, and I hope you can use it.

Advantages: Durable steel roof

Of all the benefits of steel roofs, the service life of the material is the most important for most homeowners when repairing or building a new roof. According to a sample survey, 26 percent of homeowners cited longevity as the main reason for investing in steel. Another 22% of homeowners think metal roofs are a fashion choice. Properly installed steel roof can have the same longevity as a house, JHL stone reinforced steel roof can last up to 50 years. The roof of the JL is very good compared to the traditional asphalt shingles with a service life of 12-20 years. Due to the durability of the metal, the house will be easier to withstand various environmental conditions such as snow, wind, rain, and snow, and will not be damaged due to the stone surface on it.

Disadvantages: High initial price of steel roof

The initial cost of a metal roof is higher than a traditional roof. The starting price for JHL roof tiles is $ 6-10 (including roofing price only). Although this area is not much different from other roofs, the price is much higher than asphalt shingles. If you choose a more affordable bitumen roof, you may have to pay to change it several times in your home life. The JHL stone coated steel roofing may be the last roof of your home, and a high price means high quality.

Benefit: Steel roof can be reused

Traditional asphalt pavement is a petroleum product and cannot be reused or reused. In the United States, 20 billion worth of old asphalt is dumped every year. More than 95% of the metal roof can be reused, making it environmentally friendly. Second, the metal roof has not yet provided environmentalists with a platform to implement a variety of environmental initiatives, including solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems. In some apartment projects that need repair, metal roofs are the first choice, as the asphalt shingles weigh only one-third. It can be installed directly on the asphalt shingle without putting pressure on the structure of the house. This means that no additional materials are needed to strengthen the structure of the house.

Disadvantages: Metal roof can sink

Although metal roofs can withstand frost or rain and ice erosion, some metals are still damaged by hard snow or twigs. In addition, some metals are not able to withstand the footprints of people, and they leave holes in the roof for normal walks. Maybe this seems like an unacceptable defect, please be sure, it can be prevented. Some metals, such as aluminum and copper, are soft in texture and therefore more easily damaged than metal. JHL metal roof that looks like shingles is stronger than aluminum and copper roofs.

Advantages: Steel roofs are energy efficient

The surface of the metal roof is mainly painted, so it can reflect most ultraviolet rays. So the savings for cooling and heating the house are very clear. JHL stone-coated metal roofs are used to reflect more ultraviolet rays instead of absorbing the stone surface. During the long summer, cooling costs are reduced by more than 25%. And he never needs to be anointed in his service life.

Disadvantages: Metal roofs can be very noisy

In the past, the noise of metal roofs could only be solved by installing soundproofing materials at the bottom, but now most of the noise is covered by the stone covering of JHL roofs. Chinese roofing tiles.

Benefits: Beautiful and fashionable

The current steel roof is different from the previous warehouse roof. You can choose different materials such as aluminum, copper, steel, and zinc, and the color finish is also different, and their type is more than asphalt shingles. JHL roof tiles accurately replicate the appearance of asphalt paving, wood flooring, plastered flooring, and roofing.