Though metal roofs have a great amount of embodied energy and cost more up front. There are many advantages to them.
- Serviceable for 50+ years
- Recyclable and many are made from up to 95% recycled materials
- Superior energy efficiency in both heating and cooling seasons
- Perfect for rain catchment systems
- Fire resistant
- Provide maximum wind resistance
- Leak resistant
- Solar panels can be installed on them without drilling into the roof deck
- Beautiful and complementary with many architectural styles
Home design for fire protection
I like reading those good things you posted at the top if we use metal on our roof. There is a lot of those. Nice to know that.
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