As a homeowner, you likely have concerns about how a roof will compare in terms of durability, cost, and performance. It’s worth taking a closer look at metal roofing. This material delivers on all fronts: unrivaled durability, insurance benefits, and industry ratings. All of these factors make it an attractive long-term investment for your home.
Here’s why metal roofing stands out and why you might choose it over another option:
Superior Protection Against Hail
Hailstorms can really put a roof to the test. Traditional roofing materials like asphalt shingles often crack, dent, or degrade in such conditions. Costly repairs can ruin a good day.
Metal roofing, on the other hand, can take a serious hit. It’s tough, resilient surface minimizes damage even during severe hailstorms. Additionally, metal roofs are low maintenance. It’s common for shingled roofs to require frequent repairs after storms. In contrast, metal roofing’s hardy nature ensures fewer headaches and costs for you in the long run.
Hail damage on a roof can manifest in various ways, including dents, granule loss, cracks, and even leaks.
The Insurance Benefits of Metal Roofing
It’s not widely known, but installing a metal roof could save you money on insurance premiums. Many insurance companies offer discounts for homes with metal roofing because they know they’ll hold up. Insurers know that metal roofs are less likely to suffer the kind of damage that can result in large claims.
For homeowners, this means you could save some money while also enjoying the peace of mind that comes from effectively protecting your home. For these reasons, the upfront investment can seem more palatable.
Hail damage can be classified into different categories based on the severity of the impact and the affected area.
Why Resistance Rating Matters
Metal roofing is associated with a UL 2218 Class 4 impact resistance rating. This is the highest rating possible for roofing materials and means it can withstand impact without cracking or serious damage.
A roof that meets the standards outlined by this rating has been tested with steel balls simulating hailstones dropped at high speeds. As these results point out, metal roofing has proven to be a worthy match to extreme weather.
This rating is also one of the reasons insurance companies favor metal roofing and why homeowners are making the switch.
Consult with Hixwood’s Metal Roof Experts Today
Choosing the right roofing material is no small matter. But when it comes to ticking the boxes of strength, durability and performance, other materials on the market simply can’t compete with a metal roof’s value proposition.
Not sure where to start? Hixwood’s team of roofing experts is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn why a metal roof should be your next big home project.
