If you’re considering a new metal roof install, congratulations! Today, there are more types than ever before, and the list is growing! Manufacturers of these roofing products, including us, Westlake Royal Roofing, and Decra offer a huge array of types and colors. A metal roof today can resemble shingles, tile, or wood shake. Of course, classic sheets are also available.
Metal also offers some advantages over other roofs. For example, sheet metal is considered the coolest roofing material, which helps to lower your Summer cooling bill. Whatever material you choose, Bob Behrends Roofing will make sure you get quality roofing installation in Northern Colorado! Contact us today for a free metal roof estimate.
New Metal Roofing Types
These are the two types available today: (1) stone-coated metal shingles and (2) metal panels, such as standing seam, ribbed, and PBC/Corrugated. Stone-coated metal shingles resemble traditional asphalt shingles. They can also resemble Barrel Vault Tiles and Pacific Tiles. Standing seam, ribbed, and corrugated/PBC metal sheets are smooth.
Stone-Coated
Steel shingles can resemble traditional asphalt shingles, authentic wood shake, or old-world clay tile. Both Decra and Westlake Royal Roofing offer stone-coated roofing products that resemble tile, shingle, or shake. And, each of these is available in a few different colors. These types of roofing products are great if you like the look of shingles, tile, or wood shake, yet want the durability and longevity of metal.
Standing Seam
Good ol’ sheet metal is also still available, and in a staggering array of colors. We, for example, manufacturer metal panels in dozens of colors, even color patterns. Sheet metal fits right in, here in Colorado, giving your home that great Western Colorado look. Or, depending upon the style or profile of roof you choose, one can also give your home or commercial building a modern industrial look.
Sheet metal is available in a variety of profiles such as Tuf Rib, classic corrugated, flush wall, and more. Regardless of which option you choose, all offer great fire, wind, and hail resistance, and all of our roofing installations in Northern Colorado are backed by the manufacturer’s warranty and our 5-year workmanship guarantee.
Have questions regarding a new metal roof in Northern Colorado? Contact us for a free consultation.
Benefits of a New Metal Roof
The idea behind creating stone-coated metal products was to create a more durable roofing product than, say, wood shake, that resembles the original roofing product, yet lasts a lot longer. And, success! In many ways, stone-coated roofing products of today outperform their original counterpart.
- Environmentally-Friendly
- Light
- Cost
- Style
Eco-Friendly – Metal is a more durable product than asphalt shingles. And, steel is recyclable, unlike asphalt shingles. Therefore, metal roofing products, such as standing seam and steel shingles, are more environmentally-friendly.
Light – A bundle of your average 3-tab roofing shingles weigh between 60 and 80 pounds. Architectural/designer shingles weigh even more. A bundle of shingles covers an area that’s about 5′ x 5′. Stone-coated metal shingles, such as from Decra are about the same size as asphalt roofing shingles, therefore cover the same area, yet only weigh around 50 pounds to cover that same 5′ x 5′ area.
Costs Less– Metal roofing often costs less over the long run than traditional asphalt shingles. That is because they often last longer. You might replace your average asphalt shingle roof two or three times before you replace your metal roof.
Longevity – Most asphalt roofing shingles last about 15-30 years. A metal roof, on the other hand, often last 70 years or more. This is, again, because they are more durable than asphalt shingles. When you’re ready to contact a metal roofing contractor in Colorado, Bob Behrends is here for you.
More Styles Than Traditional Shingles
- Shingles
- Shake
- Tiles
Because asphalt shingles are flexible, they can’t hold a shape like steel can. Traditional asphalt shingles can’t be formed to look like wood or tile, for example. An asphalt roofing shingle will look like an asphalt roofing shingle. Metal roofing, on the other hand, can be formed to look like wood shake, or curved to resemble Spanish barrel tiles.
Are you ready for a new metal roof? Contact us for a free estimate.
Metal roofing is becoming more popular. As people’s wood shake roofs are coming of age and need replacing, they often choose a stone-coated metal roof. Those with old asphalt shingle roofs also often opt for metal, be it metal shingles or standing seam. And, as folks learn about the advantages of metal, such as being more energy-efficient, they see the value and advantages of it.
New Metal Roof Installation in Northern Colorado
If you’re in need of a new roof, whether it’s a reroof or roofing for new construction, contact us when you’re ready. We can go over your new roof options, provide a free roof inspection, and a free estimate. We manufacturer our own metal roofing panels in house. This enables us to cut your new metal sheets to the inch for a precise fit. Most other roofing companies order their metal sheets from a manufacturer, which amounts to more waste and more overlaps.