If you are looking for a new roofing system in the market, you might have questions in your mind regarding the type of roof, metal or shingle? The most significant question related to the new roof is the type of material it is made of. Two types of roofing systems are common nowadays: Metal Roofing System and Shingle Roofing System. Both these roofing systems have their own pros and cons, so making a choice between them solely depends on your requirements, the geography of your house, climate conditions, and your budget.
In this article, we are going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the Metal Roofing System and Shingle Roofing System to make their comparison easy for you. After reading this article to the end, you will be able to choose the best roofing system that can cater to your roofing needs. So, let’s get started!
What is Metal Roofing?
Metal Roofing is a roofing system in which a house’s roof is made of metal pieces. It is the more complex roofing option as compared to the shingle roofing system because it requires techniques, experienced installers, and more time to install metal pieces. Metal Roofing is common in areas with extreme weather conditions. It also provides you with a great deal of variety and versatility that other roofing systems lack.
Pros of Metal Roofing
- Lightweight
This is one of the best pros of a metal roofing system. Metal roofing is made of very light metal material, due to which it is easy to handle, install and transport during roof repair projects. Thanks to its lightweight, it has a very low impact on the structure of the building.
- Long-lasting and Durable
Metal Roofing has a very long life because of its long-lasting and durable material. According to the experts, a good quality metal roofing can last up to 50 years if maintained properly. If the metal roofing is made of copper or zinc, the lifetime can be increased by two times.
- Weather Resistant
In contrast to other materials like wood, concreted, and plastic, metal roofing easily stands out as the strongest and resistant to extreme weather conditions, including:
- Strong Winds
- Snow
- Driving Rain
- Hail
- Snow
- Extreme Cold
- High Heat
Some other pros of Metal Roofing System are as follows:
- Fire Resistance
- Energy Efficient
- Environment Friendly
- Structure Friendly
- Variety of Look due to multiple color options
Cons of Metal Roofing
Following are some weak points of Metal Roofing System:
- Higher One-Time Cost
- Requires more labor
- Oil Canning
- Some Municipality Issues
What is Shingle Roofing?
In general, single roofing is more common than other types of roofing systems, including metal roofing. It has been the traditional choice of many homeowners and businesses for the last few decades.
Pros of Single Roofing
Following are some common plus points of Shingle roofing:
- Highly Economical (Short Term)
Shingles roofing system is more economical than metal roofing system in terms of one-time cost. A good quality shingle roofing system is available in less than half of the cost of a metal roofing system, which attracts lots of homeowners.
- Easy installation and repairing
Shingle Roofing is easy to install and requires less labor as compared to the metal roofing system. It is easy to repair as well with minimum repairing cost.
- Easily Available
Depending on your location, shingle roofing systems are very common and sold by local retailers and distributors.
Some other pros of Shingle Roofing are as follows:
- Highly Warranty Coverage
- Easy foot traffic
- More Installers
Cons of Shingle Roofing
- Short lifetime
- High Cost (Long-term)
- Intrusive Installation
- Low versatility and variety
- Heavier
- Vulnerable to extreme weather conditions and fire
- Vulnerable to damages
Conclusion
We have explained the advantages and disadvantages of metal and shingle roofing systems. You can make your choice according to your needs. However, Metal Roofing Systems are our favorite because they have much more positive attributes than negative.
Is it time to replace your roof or need help with a roof repair? Call J&M Roofing Services today at (904) 399-5546 to set up your free roofing consultation.