All About Coating Your Metal Roof

Metal roofs are a great investment; a properly-installed roof can last as long as 50 years. They’re fire-resistant, shed snow, are easy to install and conduct heat. With all these benefits, it’s easy to see why you might want to consider metal roof coating as your next home improvement project. If you have a metal roof, here are some things you should know before you get started.

Added Protection

Coating your roof provides protection and may preserve its life expectancy. If you live in an area that receives a lot of precipitation, it may help safeguard your roof against leaks. Coating your roof is also a good idea if your home receives a lot of sun exposure. A metal roof acts as a conductor and absorbs the heat from the sun, rather than a typical roof, which allows the sun to pass through its surface and enter your home. Having a metal roof keeps your home cooler in the summer.

Maintenance and Benefits

Once you’ve coated your roof, it’s important to regularly maintain it to ensure it lasts. Your coating may need replaced between five and 10 years, depending on location and exposure to weather conditions. Always use a reputable contractor for the job to save possible costly mistakes. Maintenance is fairly easy and will save you money in the long run on home energy bills such as air conditioning.

 

Metal roofs are good for the environment because they don’t need replaced as often and save the landfills from being filled with the waste associated with tearing down and replacing your roof. They also may provide tax benefits, depending on IRS regulations. Check with your tax provider to see if adding or maintaining a metal roof may be used as a deduction.

 

If you wait too long to coat your roof, you run the risk of tears which could result in costly repairs or the replacement of your roof. With regular maintenance and metal roof coating, it should last you almost the entire length of owning your home. To learn more or to schedule a metal coating for your metal roof call us at Elite Roofing. For a free quote, click here.