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We know that starting a new project can be a daunting task. To try and help alleviate some of the stress we have assembled a list of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to metal roofing. If you don’t find an answer here please contact us so one of our representatives can help!

Metal is considered the most environmentally friendly and sustainable roofing material available. Metal roofs are 100% recyclable and are made with a minimum of 25% recycled material, depending on the type of metal.

Simply visit our Contact Us page and fill out the form with your location and other details. A friendly, local Everlast Roofing salesperson will then reach out to assist you with selecting the perfect roof for your needs. Don't wait any longer – contact Everlast Roofing today.

Metal roof systems in most cases weigh between 1 to 3 pounds per square foot. The actual weight is dependent upon metal gauge and profile of the panel. Metal roof systems are considered a lightweight roof covering compared to their counterparts. The following illustrates the different types of other roofing materials and their respective weights per square foot:

Asphalt Shingle: 2 – 3.5lbs psf
Textured Asphalt Shingle: 3.5 – 5lbs psf
Wood Shingles/Shakes: 3.5 – 4.5lbs psf
Clay or Concrete Tile: 5.5 – 10lbs psf

Yes! For product catalogues look no further than our resources tab, where you can find and view digital versions. Physical copies and samples are also available upon request. Just fill out the form on our Contact Us page and a member of our team will reach out to you promptly. Don't hesitate to ask - we're happy to provide any information or resources that can assist with your decision-making process. Thank you for choosing Everlast Roofing!

You should contact your installer or local distributor of Everlast Roofing products for pricing information. Please fill out the form on the Contact Us page if you need help finding a local distributor.

Yes*. You’ll want to lay the ladder up against the drip edges to observe the gutters, flashings, and coverings as up close as possible. Getting an up-close view is going to improve your understanding of the condition. Just try and do everything you can to observe every part of the roof without compromising your safety.*Please see our Disclaimers regarding roof inspection here.

Asphalt shingles range from $70-$160 per square (or 100 square feet) and metal roofing ranges from $120 up to $900 per square. The price for asphalt is much less than the price of metal roofing. Metal roofs are a great value, because they last 50-plus years, more than two to three times longer than other materials. This will save you money with reduced replacement and repair costs.

Today’s residential metal roofing is made to look exactly like common roofing material – such as asphalt shingle, cedar shake, clay tile or slate roofing – only stronger and more durable. Metal roofing’s wide variety of styles, colors, and patterns – there’s certain to be a style and finish to match your home and neighborhood.

You can expect a metal roof to last at least 50+ years. More than 2 or 3 times longer than other roofing materials.

To put it in context, the average life span of an asphalt roof is 12 to 20 years. That lifespan can be shorter depending on the pitch of your roof and the climate in your area. Made of oil impregnated paper or fiberglass, asphalt begins to deteriorate as soon as you expose it to normal weather. A metal roof, however, will never decompose.

Other roofing materials like wood shingle, shake and tile have varying degrees of weather-related problems that lead to a breakdown. Wood shingle and shake roofs often need replacement before twenty years. Concrete tile roofs can crack and warp in the freeze/thaw cycle of more northern climates.

All of the above roofing materials are well-outlasted by metal roofing, which retains its good looks and durability decade after decade after decade.

This is a common question, and probably one of the biggest misconceptions about metal roofing. People usually think of an old barn roof where the metal is visible to the interior of the structure.

On a residence, however, metal roofing is often installed over a solid substrate. Further, attic space and insulation serve as additional sound barriers.

Research has proven that metal is not any noisier than traditional roofing products. In fact, you’ll hear more bad weather noise from your walls and windows than you will from your metal roof.

A metal roof can withstand decades of abuse from extreme weather like high winds, heavy snow, hailstorms, and even wildfires. Metal roofing has a 120-mph wind rating, meaning it can withstand wind gusts up to 120 miles per hour – equal to an F2 tornado. Under high wind conditions, metal roofing systems have wind resistance and uplift resistance that is above the new building code requirements. Naturally, this gives architects and engineers a sense of relief in that they can use the best material to meet those criteria.

In locations that see heavy snow, metal roofing has been the choice of homeowners for years. It sheds snow fast, which protects the structural integrity of the roof. And it can eliminate ice damming at the eaves, so water can’t back up and collect under the roof then leak into your home. If you live in a part of the country that is prone to wildfires, metal roofing can protect your home should burning embers land on your roof. In fact, you should check with your insurance agent as it’s quite likely that the installation of metal roofing will save you money on your homeowners insurance.
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