In the last few years, metal roofing in Ontario is really coming into its own. More residential and commercial properties in the province than ever currently have metal roofs, and more are set to have them installed in the months to come. As we look at the present and ahead to the remainder of the year, we’re looking at the latest trends in metal roofing and why this material has proven to be so popular.
Eco-friendly
Environmental-friendly products saw a huge increase in popularity in the mid-2000s and since then, metal roofing has become increasingly the favourite choice of those seeking the most eco-friendly roof. To start with, metal roof panels are made from large percentages of recycling material. So the product itself is eco-friendly and then, after a metal roof has exceeded its life span, the metal roof panels can be recycled in their entirety. Compare this to cheap asphalt shingles, which cannot be recycled and which are not made from recycled materials. In a world where eco-friendly is trending, metal is an excellent roofing material choice.
Designer roofing
When we think of metal roofing, we may have a certain aesthetic in mind. Though metal long had limited aesthetics to choose from, today, metal can be made to look like almost anything. Choose from different colors, profiles, and aesthetics, matching your property and its surroundings as you see fit. Designer roofing is one of the biggest trends on upscale roofing for residential and commercial customers across Ontario. There are several buildings and properties in Chatham, Toronto, the GTA, and across Ontario that you would never guess are, in fact, metal.
Climate-friendly
Even the newest of asphalt shingle roofs can literally be beaten into pieces over the course of four seasons of Canadian weather. Combine a blisteringly hot summer with a notoriously unpredictable Ontario winter and it won’t be long before you will need a new roof replacement. Though the upfront cost of metal roofing is higher than traditional asphalt, it lasts much longer, with some estimates suggesting a life span of more than fifty years. Be it hot summer temperatures, hail storms, ice storms, snow storms, and whatever else the climate may bring, metal roofing panels when installed correctly are able to handle it. This makes them the go-to choice for any property who is struggling in keeping up with the weather around them.
Energy-conscious
Something else metal roofing does better than asphalt shingles is save on in-home energy costs. We know how expensive it can be to heat your home in an Ontario winter or to cool it down during the warmer months. By installing a metal roof, some studies have estimated you can reduce your energy bills by anywhere from 15-40% depending on the time of year. That’s because metal roofing’s advanced modeling does a better job, when compared to asphalt shingles, at keeping the house warm in the face of winter and cool during the more bothersome summer months.
These 4 trends is what has been driving the popularity of metal roofing in Ontario. In the years to come, we look forward to continuing to serve communities like Toronto, Chatham, and others in providing high quality profession metal roofing contractor services.