Metal Roofing

The Last Roof You’ll Ever Need - When installed by Guaranteed Roofing and Exteriors, metal roofing can last for 50 years or more and typically requires very little maintenance throughout its lifespan. A standard asphalt roof usually will need to be replaced every 15 to 20 years depending on the quality of the materials. Despite the initial cost of a metal roof being higher than asphalt, metal roofing can actually end up saving you time and
money in the long run. In addition, most metal roofing products come with warranties ranging from
30 to 50+ years.

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Increased Resale Value - Adding a metal roof to your home can increase the resale value by 1 to 6 percent compared to an asphalt-shingled home. According to national averages, homeowners recoup 85.9% of the roof’s cost. In many states, like South Dakota, a metal roof can even lower your homeowner's insurance.

​Durability You Can Count On - Metal roofing is resilient to extreme weather conditions such as hail storms, heavy snow fall, and fire. A metal roof is also resistant to erosion, shrinkage, and cracking. So while your neighbors are busy replacing hail damage, you’ll be busy doing literally anything else.

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Low Maintenance - If properly installed, a quality metal roof can stand up to just about anything nature can throw at it. Asphalt roofs require regular maintenance including replacement of broken or deteriorating shingles,
inspections for moss and algae removal. Metal roofs require very minimal maintenance. Typical upkeep includes making sure your roof is free from debris and a simple yearly inspection for minor maintenance items such as cleaning and paint touch ups. These simple, easy maintenance tasks will keep your roof in top notch condition for years to come.

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Lifetime Protection - Modern residential metal roofs stand the test of time against extreme climate conditions. A quality, properly installed metal roof will not rust, crack, warp, or rot. They can last up to 50 years with very little maintenance needed. Here are some of the most frequent environmental hazards a metal roof will protect your home against:

Hail - Hail causes over a billion dollars a year in damages to residential roofs in the U.S. It can cause tear-off damage, breakage, or even split conventional roofing materials resulting in large repair or replacement costs. Contrary, metal roofs are much stronger and hold up against hail damage. This is why many insurance companies offer discounts to homeowners who choose to install an impact resistant metal roof.

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Fire - Majority of properly installed quality metal roofs carry the highest possible Class A fire-resistant rating. A metal roof is the best investment you can make in your home if you live in a wildfire prone environment. Wind-blown embers can travel up to a mile and become stuck between shingles, a common cause of residential fires. Because metal is non-combustible, it offers significantly higher fire protection for your home unlike wood shake or other petroleum-based asphalt roofs.

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Wind - After an excessive windstorm, roof damage is typically the most expensive repair cost for homeowners. Often times high winds can be followed by heavy rain. If your roof has been wind damaged this exposes your home to immense water damage. For areas that experience harsh weather, metal roofing is a solid choice. They can withstand bursts of wind up to 140mph. Their interlocking panels help to counteract uplift often cause by high speed winds, further protecting your home against potential water damage.

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Lightning - Are metal roofs more susceptible to lightening strikes? No. This is a common misconception when, in fact, the opposite is true. Because it is electrically conductive and non-combustible it provides excellent protection and reduces the risk of fire. The likelihood of a lightening strike is established by a number of variables including relative height, proximity and size of local structures, topography, and frequency of thunderstorms.

Eco-Friendly - Metal roofing is not only environmentally friendly but also incredibly sustainable. Metal roofing is 100% recyclable and depending on the type of metal, are composed of a minimum of 25% recycle material. They can even be fitted over an existing roof helping to reduce the environmental impact of disposal. Metal roofs weigh about half as much as asphalt allowing for new homes to be designed with a lighter structure. The common asphalt roof uses hundreds of gallons of crude oil which also
needs to be replaced every 12-20 years. Each year, this results in 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles dumped into U.S. landfills.

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Save Money - Extremely energy efficient, a metal roof can help you save up to 40% on energy costs. It provides exceptional insulation during the winter. Due to its varying finishes, an unpainted basic metal roof is
more reflective of the sun’s radiation as opposed to an asphalt roof that will absorb heat. Homes in warmer environments can benefit from pre-painted or granular coated metal roofs which can keep your home cool by reflecting solar energy and reemitting most of the absorbed solar radiation. A highly reflective, emissive painted or granular-coated metal roof is ideal for reducing energy consumption and can reemit up to 90% of absorbed solar radiation.