In South Florida the overwhelming majority of residential roofing systems are either asphalt shingle or Spanish “S” tile, however slowly but surely metal roofing is starting to catch up. Mainly used in commercial applications, metal roofing is steadily gaining popularity with homeowners because of it’s durability and unique aesthetic appeal. It is said that “A metal roof will be the last roof you ever have to buy.”, while there are rare incidents where this may not be true, a metal roof will not blister, peel, warp or crack like traditional roofing systems. Thus alleviating the most commonly seen problems homeowners endure and guaranteeing an above average life expectancy. You will also see a reduced cost in your electrical bill, in Miami we constantly have our cooling systems on full blast to combat the intense heat. Metal roofing helps to insulate your home and it’s superior reflective properties block the bulk of the sun’s harmful rays, keeping your home cooler and using less energy. One of the biggest misconceptions about metal roofing is the increased noise caused during stormy weather, in actuality compared to tile or shingle the level of sound is not only comparable, it’s virtually the same. Now all these advantages due however come with an increased price that is substantially higher than traditional roofing materials. This is because of the added labor involved but mainly due to the considerably higher cost of materials needed to create one of these premium roofs. One must remember though that the probability of it ever requiring repairs or a replacement is significantly lower then that of tile or shingle which will usually need to be replaced two or three times in a persons lifetime. Our Miami roofing team is exceptionally qualified in the installation of metal roofing products, get in touch with us today for further information about these high quality, eco-friendly alternatives.