Coastal Living, Coastal Roofing: Choose Metal for Durability
We can’t argue about the appearance of cedar shingles – they look fantastic. But if you retire to the coast, have a summer home, or run a business on the coast, you may want to think about the higher maintenance costs and repair bills of cedar shakes.
Although cedar is naturally resistant to weather – that’s why fences are made from the tree – they do break down over time. Especially if mold or algae is allowed to grow for several years. Cedar also loses its color over time with the oxidation caused by the salt air and when the sun beams down during the summer.
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If you’re only spending a few months out of the year at the house, much of the damage can happen unabated. As a retiree, do you really want to get on the roof every so often? You could hire a roofing company to maintain your roof, but that’s another cost you’ll have to pay every year.
Beat the Elements: Metal Roofing Solutions for Coastal Homes
When installing metal roofing near the coast, those extra costs just aren’t necessary. Made of durable aluminum, the roofs won’t rust in the salty breeze, won’t degrade over time, and need very little maintenance. Rinsing off the occasional pine needles is about all the time you’ll spend dealing with these roofs.
In fact, after installing a metal roofing system, you may never have to deal with it again. These roofing materials are designed to last for up to 100 years. That’s why Mountaintop Metal Roofing is happy to provide a transferable, non-prorated lifetime warranty on every roof we install.
