Been thinking about roofing lately (exciting life, I know), and a buddy of mine swears by metal roofs. He put one on his house like 20 years ago, and it still looks brand new. Got me curious, so I did some digging around.
Turns out, metal roofs can seriously last like 40-70 years or even longer if they're installed right and maintained decently. Compared to asphalt shingles that usually tap out around 20-25 years, that's pretty impressive. Plus, metal roofs handle weather extremes way better—hail, snow, heavy rain—you name it. And apparently they're fire-resistant too, which is a nice bonus.
One tip I picked up: if you go metal, make sure you get a good protective coating or finish. It helps prevent rust and fading over time. My friend said he just hoses his roof down every now and then to keep debris off and checks for scratches or dings after storms.
Curious if anyone else has experience with metal roofs...any tips or tricks you've learned along the way?
"Turns out, metal roofs can seriously last like 40-70 years or even longer if they're installed right and maintained decently."
Yeah, that's pretty spot-on. I've managed properties with both asphalt shingles and metal roofs, and honestly, metal is a no-brainer if you can swing the upfront cost. Had one building get hammered by hail a few years ago—shingles were toast, but the metal roof next door barely had a scratch. Just make sure whoever installs it knows their stuff...seen some sloppy installs that caused leaks down the road.
