New Roofing Alternatives: Phoenix Metal Roofing

When it's time to install a new roof on your home, many Phoenix homeowners are ready for a roofing material more dependable than common asphalt shingles. Though these same homeowners are reluctant to turn to a metal roof in Phoenix, these roofs have quite a few benefits that other roofs can't claim or can't compete with. In fact, with new advancements, metal roofing has truly become a roof unlike any other.

Metal Roofs in Phoenix, AZ
The reluctance of homeowners often stems from previous concerns of metal roofing. The most obvious concern in Phoenix is metal roofing's ability to control heat gain. Reflective metal roofing has made metal roofs one of the most energy-efficient roofs on the market. Reflective panels reflect sunlight away from the home while coatings re-emit much of the heat that is absorbed. Many metal roofing systems also utilize dead air space between the roof and subroof decking to further increase energy-efficiency. Along with energy-efficiency, metal roof coatings can also afford you any number of decorative finishes.

Of course, a cool metal roof doesn't do much good if you can't trust its structural integrity. Thermal shock from rapidly changing temperatures associated with the desert and monsoon winds can cause contraction and expansion of metal roofing that formerly made many of these systems impractical. Improved fastening systems allow for movement that will keep your roof in good condition.

Phoenix Metal Roofing Design
The lightweight and leak resistance of metal roofing also allows for installation on a minimal pitch. This creates multiple benefits and opportunities for homes in Phoenix. First, it will reduce any wasted attic space on a ranch-style house. Alternately, it can allow for two-story home design with comfortable second-story cooling.

Moreover, most homeowners' vision of their dream home does not include a roof with a silver, metallic finish. Metal roofs can be fashioned to any number of different looks, while the minimal pitch reduces the bulky feeling of a larger roof. As any simple diagram or mental exercise demonstrates, a flatter roof also means less roofing. Thus, though the initial cost of metal roofing per square foot is often higher than the alternatives, the overall cost is often comparable.

Cost of Phoenix Metal Roofing
Total project costs tend to total somewhere between $10,000 and $20,000, but we've also seen projects come in well under this mark. One disadvantage of any roof in Phoenix is that the sprawling ranch-style home so common to the area typically yields a large roof installation project. As with any major home improvement, part of the cost of your new roof will be recouped in added property value. In Phoenix, a new roof, particularly one accompanied by a transferable warranty that extends several decades, is likely to return about 90 percent of its cost when it comes time to sell your home.

Phoenix Metal Roofing Contractors and Installation
As for installation and Phoenix metal roof contractors, there's both good and bad news. First, metal roofing is available in sheets that are quick for an experienced contractor to install. This can cut a day or two off installation times and labor costs. At the same time, only a licensed and experienced contractor can handle a project of this nature. In fact, more than an experienced roofing contractor, you should seek out a company that is well-versed with metal roofing in Phoenix. Proper flashings, fasteners, and supports are critical to creating a roof that will last for the lifetime of your home. Individual metal roof shingles are also an option. They make any metal roofing repairs an easy fix but are more time intensive to install than metal roof sheeting.