Replacing your roof with a stone coated metal roof during the winter offers several advantages. Some of the metal roof advantages include its ability to shed snow easily, reducing the weight on your roof from snow buildup, less potential for ice dams, and improved energy efficiency by reflecting sunlight and helping maintain indoor temperatures. Metal roofs make it a good choice for all climates, but especially colder climates where snow and temperature changes are an issue . Key Pros of a Stone Coated Metal Roof Replacement in Winter: Snow Loads, Melt and Drain With its steel composition, stone coated metal roofs can notably carry more weight attributed to snow loads than other roofing options. Additionally, due to the stone coating, snow will not slide off a metal roof as is common with alternative standing-seam metal roofs. Because the snow melts slowly on a stone coated steel roof into the roof’s gutter system, the stone coated metal roof creates peace of mind with a safer ...
