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 roof perimeter.
Reduced Weight On Roof
As snow slides off easily, less weight is placed on the roof structure, which can be beneficial in areas with heavy snowfall. In addition, a metal roof can notably carry more weight attributed to snow loads than other asphalt roofing and fiberglass roof system options. Additionally, due to the stone coating, snow will not slide off a stone coated 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, it creates peace of mind with a safer roof perimeter.
Ice Damming
Stone Coated Metal Roofs by Great Lakes Home Remodeling offers protection in severely cold climates where ice damming is problematic. These metal roof systems provide strong ventilation to provide above-the-deck air flow that helps mitigate ice damming and icicle formation issues common in heavy snow areas of the country.
Energy Efficiency
Metal roofs like the Great Lakes Home Remodeling Metal Roof System can reflect sunlight, helping to keep your home cooler in summer and potentially reducing heating costs in winter.
Hail
Stone coated metal roofing is one of the best possible materials for withstanding the devastating hailstorms that impact many regions of the country, providing the highest UL-listed, Class 4 UL impact rating.
Wind
Stone coated metal roofing panels are proven to resist wind speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour when fastened properly, making the roofing solution ideal in regions where high winds occur.
Durability
Metal roofs are generally more durable than traditional asphalt shingles or fiberglass roofs, resisting harsh weather conditions including heavy snow and wind.
Longevity
Stone Coated Metal roofs have a significantly longer lifespan compared to other roofing materials, making them a long-term investment.
As shown by testing results to ASTM-E108, stone coated steel roofing also helps protect structures from fire spread. Our metal roofs offer a Class-A fire rating when used with specific underlayment materials, providing extra protection from wind-driven embers, which are common during urban firestorms.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Metal Profiles to Match any Home’s Style
The natural aesthetic of stone coated metal shingles are ideal for pairing with homes of all architectural styles, from Mediterranean to Contemporary and Transitional. Metal roofs are offered in numerous profiles and colors, providing a wide array and variety to satisfy the most discerning of homeowners. Popular options mimic traditional shake, slate, tile, and shingle roofing.
Our Stone Coated Roofing is manufactured from Galvalume steel, then coated with stone granules that are applied with acrylic polymer adhesives. The result is a lightweight (1.5 lbs/sq. ft.), durable, and cost-effective roofing system that offers the superior strength of steel and is ideal for roof replacements, new roofs and storm-damage applications. Stone Coated Metal Roofs are also 100% recyclable at the end of its life on the roof.
If you're ready for the Real Metal Roof Deal when it comes to a new roof call the professionals at Great Lakes Metal Roofs! Currently we have locations in Ohio, Michigan and Indiana! Call 1-800-715-ROOF for more information! AND P.S If you find we're not serving your area call any ways - we might be soon and can get you the last roof you'll ever need for your home!
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