Metal Roofs vs. Asphalt Roofs

Builders have always been arguing whether asphalt or metal is the best roofing material. Generally asphalt has always been the more popular roof solution due to the fact that metal has been a very expensive material for many years and therefore it could hardly be afforded by the majority of people. However today with the high advance of technology metal is becoming almost as affordable as asphalt and some people are beginning to shift their preferences towards metal.

If you are about to renovate your roof and you are wondering which type of material you should use keep on reading because we have listed down the main advantages of both asphalt and metal. By reading the list from down below you will be able to choose the best roofing material for your roof and thus tell to the builder in London that will be renovating your roof which material he should use. If you haven’t yet found a builder for the job you can find a builder London based by reading the builders section in the yellow pages and local newspapers.

Asphalt:

• Roofing materials made from asphalt are much easier to install.
• Asphalt roofing materials are found in a much wider colour range.
• Asphalt roofs have the best life cycle cost.
• Asphalt is the best roofing material when it comes to steep slope roofs.
• Asphalt is much easier to work with.
• If the roofing is done by professionals it can be done in less than a day if you use asphalt.
• Asphalt does not contract and expand when the outdoor temperatures change.
• Asphalt can be installed directly over the roof deck.
• Asphalt roofs can be laid three installations deep.
• Asphalt does not rust or bend.
• Asphalt roofing materials are found in various sizes.

Metal:

• Metal roofs have a very long lifespan at least 25 years.
• Metal roofing materials can be found in a few colours and in vast amount of patterns.
• Metal roofs do not need to be soldered on installation.
• Metal roofs rarely have leaking problems and can be easily fixed if a leak occurs.
• Metal roofing materials are recyclable and can be reused during roof renovations.
• Metal roofs are 100% fireproof.
• Metal roofs are much easier to maintain and require less external cleaning.
• Metal roofs have much lower insurance rates.
• Metal roofs have excellent insulation qualities.
• Metal roofs have better warranty terms.