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Do Metal Roofs Increase Your Home Value?

While considering durability and aesthetics when buying a roof, homeowners also want a roofing material that will increase their home’s value. This factor is not essential for some people when choosing a roof until they list the house for sale.

Since you are buying a metal roof, will it increase your home’s value? Metal roof manufacturers focus on the roofing material’s aesthetics, high performance, and durability. Therefore, you will sell your home at a higher value if you install a metal roof.

Metal roofs are available in various types, and these types have multiple characteristics. Some of these characteristics, like the roof’s energy efficiency and durability, are the reason it increases the home’s value. However, metal roofs also have downsides, which we will look at later. Here are the types of metal roofs.

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Types of Metal Roofs

Homeowners are spoiled for choice with metal roofs because of the different types, colors, and designs. You can get the roof in metal sheets or shingles made from aluminum, steel, or copper.

1. Aluminum Roof

If you are looking for durability, fire resistance, and energy efficiency, aluminum roofs are the most suitable choice. Since the roof does not allow heat and cold exchange into the house, your home is more comfortable, and you spend less energy on heating and cooling.

Besides, aluminum is water and rust-resistant, and you can install it in houses along the coast. Other metals like steel which are easy to oxidize, cannot survive at the coast because of the high humidity and salt concentration in the atmosphere.

You will also get many styles and designs with aluminum metal sheets or shingles. Besides, this roofing material fits different roof pitches.

2. Galvanized Steel Roofs

Galvanized steel is a popular metal roof material among homeowners. Manufacturers add a layer of zinc to the steel material to prevent corrosion and lengthen the roof panel’s lifespan.

However, although the galvanized steel metal roofs are rust and corrosion resistant, they have shown signs of wear earlier than other steel roofs. The standard lifespan of the galvanized steel roof is 10 to 20 years, after which you have to replace it.

3. Copper Roofs

Copper is an extremely durable metal when compared to other metals; the roof can last for around 100 years. On the other hand, the roof is more prone to rusting, beginning 20 years after installation. Fortunately, you can ask your roofer to add an anti-oxidation coating to extend the life of your roof.

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Reasons Metal Roofs Increase the Home’s Value

The reason homebuyers pay more for a house with a metal roof is because of the roof’s advantages.

Below you can also explore more reasons why metal roofs can increase the value of your home. Some advantages of metal roofs, are also mentioned here.

1. Metal Roofs Are Energy Efficient

Most homeowners prefer to have expensive windows, doors, and roofs that are energy efficient than paying more for energy efficiency. Since metal roofs are energy-efficient, you can place a higher value on your home, and you will get homebuyers.

One reason for energy efficiency in metal roofs is the reflective nature of the roof. The shingles or metal sheets come in different colors, and the white and light green colors are reflective. When sun rays hit the roof, they bounce back, leaving the roof cool.

2. Metal Roofs Last Longer

The high impact resistance and durability of metal roofs give them a longer lifespan. Therefore, homeowners will not worry about replacing the roof for about 50-100 years, a factor that attracts homebuyers.

Besides, when a roofing material is long-lasting, it is also more likely to have low maintenance costs. The roof is less prone to dents, so you won’t stress about making the edges straight. The roof’s low maintenance cost and longevity make the house more valuable.

3. Metal Roofs Are Environmentally Friendly

One factor homeowners look for in roofing material is environmental friendliness, and they consider this factor even when buying a house. Metal is 100 percent recyclable, meaning the roof’s leftovers don’t end up in landfills.

Besides, you can install a metal roof over the existing shingles, which reduces the amount of waste buried into the ground and costs less because there is no need to uninstall the old roof.

The roof’s ability to absorb reflected sunlight, making the homeowner spend less on electricity, is another reason for the environmental friendliness of the metal roof. So, you could pay more when buying a home with a metal roof than asphalt shingles.

4. Metal Roofs Are Costly

Homeowners get an ROI when selling their homes from the home improvements they do. For example, when you remodel your kitchen or bathroom, you can charge the homebuyer more to get an ROI.

Since metal sheets and shingles are expensive to buy because of their value, the new roof also increases your home’s value. You can price the house higher than you would have initially because of the attractive new metal sheets.

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Downsides of Metal Roofs

In as much as metal roofs add some value to your home, metal sheets have some disadvantages. Most people can live with these cons, but others cannot, so they don’t prefer a house with metal shingles. Some of the cons are;

1. Noise

Metal roofs are suitable for energy efficiency and durability, but you won’t like raindrop noise. Although some homeowners install thick insulation; nevertheless, it does not entirely stop the noise.

2. Denting

Some metal sheets and shingles are strong enough not to dent, but a hit from golf balls and very big hail can cause dents. The sheets could tear or reduce aesthetics. However, homeowners should choose harder metals if they live in areas that experience strong hails.

Final Words

Metal roofs are expensive to buy, but they are worth the investment. The advantage you get from the investment is increased home value and a high Return on Investment. However, some people don’t like homes with metal sheets due to their disadvantages.

 

 

 

Gail P
I am a beachy type of person, living in Newport Beach, and oftentimes I’ll go for a swim with my daughter. When I’m bored, I’ll help make package boxes for my little girl’s sticker company on Etsy.