When it comes to metal roofing, there are two main types: metal roofing shingles and standing seam metal roofing. You may wonder what the differences are, and our Hanson roofers are here to tell you all about them. Metal shingle roofs are more popular for discriminating homeowners in general along the South Shore, but they’re not as common as standing seam metal roofs.
Metal roofing shingles come in many profiles, options, colors, and styles, with the top two types being interlocking shingles and tiles that overlap -- known as true architectural metal roofs. With these, you get a long-lasting roofing solution while achieving the look of authentic cedar shingles, clay tiles, and natural slate, yet at a lower cost.
They resemble shingles, as the name would suggest, which makes them ideal for residential homes. The durability of metal paired with the appearance of residential shingles: this is their appeal.
On the other side of the coin, you have standing seam metal roofing. This is essentially a concealed-fastener metal panel system with vertical legs and a broad and flat area between each. The vertical patterns stand out with raised seams above the flat area, clean lines and hidden fasteners. This type is more commonly used for agricultural and commercial buildings, but you do see them on some homes occasionally.
Metal Shingle Roofs
From energy efficiency to wind resistance, take a look at the benefits of metal shingle roofing:
- Wind Resistance: Interlocking metal shingles lock on all sides and hide fasteners from the weather, which is great if you live in a high-wind area.
- Energy Efficiency: Metal shingles contain heat-reflective coatings so you can rest assured your Marshfield home will remain cooler in warm weather. Conductive heat flow is lowered thanks to the thermal breaks between the home and metal, making them more efficient than vertical seam metal roofs, which are located directly on the roof deck.
- Solar-Readiness: Metal shingles make a strong foundation for solar installations. This is because of the solid, cool surface that is designed to enhance solar panel energy production.
- Aesthetics: Metal shingles look more traditional than standing seam metal, with the ability to simulate the appearance of tile, wood shakes, slate, and asphalt shingles.
- Low Weight: Metal shingles are light weight, resulting in less pressure and strain on your home.
Standing Seam Metal Roofs
From low upkeep to snow resistance, here are the benefits of standing seam metal roofs:
- Low Upkeep: If you don’t like to devote a lot of time to maintaining your roof, metal is a low-upkeep roofing material, mainly because it is coated in an alloy of zinc-aluminum that will not corrode.
- Fire Safety: Insurance companies give discounts on fire safe roofing systems such as metal, as they will not ignite into flame in the event of a lightning strike or wildfire.
- Lightweight Yet Durable: Metal won’t crack, warp or rot, and tends to last between 40 and 70 years.
- Snow and Ice Resistant: This is important in New England! Metal naturally resists snow and ice formation, as well as strong winds, rain storms, and blizzards.
- Recyclable: Metal roofs have a 25 to 95 percent recycled content, and are 100% recyclable at the end of their life.
- Energy-Efficiency: The reflective paints that are factory-applied to the surface allow them to reflect solar radiant heat, resulting in lower cooling costs between 10 and 25 percent.
- Options: There are many colors, widths, shapes and materials to choose from.
Metal Roofing Contractor – South Shore Area
Our Hanson roofers can explain in more detail the differences between metal shingle roofing and standing seam roofs. To learn more, contact us at 781-536-4589.
Metal roofing contractor servicing the entire South Shore and Lower Cape
We serve the entire South Shore and lower Cape with quality metal roofing products; standing seam, metal shingle and metal panel roofs in Hanson, Taunton, Marshfield, Quincy, Needham, Medfield, Milton, Halifax, Hanover, Falmouth and Plymouth.
Very pleased with the metal roof installation on our sheds. The service was excellent . Would recommend Paul and his team to our family and friends. - Robert