Metal roofs have come a long way, and the popularity of this roofing material is on the rise, according to Roofing Tutor. Metal roofs are long lasting and offer several benefits for the homeowner, which is one reason for their surge in popularity; the other is the availability of styles and colors that can really dress up your home. When choosing what color and style of metal roofing is right for your home, you need to know a bit about your choices.

Benefits Of Metal Roofs

Metal roofs come in a variety of colors, and no matter which hue you choose, metal reflects radiant heat, which keep your home cooler, even from the hot midday sun. Metal roofs offer you other advantages:

• Fire resistance
• Rain and snow slide right off instead of building up
• Lightweight material
• Fast and easy to install

With these advantages does come one big disadvantage: cost. Metal roofing materials do cost more than other roofing materials, but their durability, low-maintenance, and other benefits mean your metal roof will eventually pay for itself. 

Shingle-Style Metal Roofing

This type of metal roofing is manufactured to resemble shingles. They are made of pressed steel or aluminum and formed into a variety of shapes to resemble different types of roof materials:

• Wood shakes
• Slate
• Spanish tile
• Victorian metal tiles

These shingles are also given a variety of factory finishes so that they have a realistic appearance, including granite-stone topcoats. These styles allow you to have old world charm along with the durable and easy-care of metal.

Metal Panel Roofing

Metal panel roofing is a very popular style with the most well-known being standing-seam roofing. This type of roofing has raised ribs at 6 or 12 inches apart that run vertically along the roof and has a self-sealing raised seam. This metal roofing material is not manufactured to resemble any other type of roofing materials.

Batten roofing is another type of sheet metal roofing. It has wider cover gaps than standing-seam. Both types have special metal parts that match the roof color and style. These are made for the edges, hips, ridges, and connections.

This type of metal roofing has a clean, contemporary appearance, making it ideal for modern homes, but it also looks nice on rustic cabins. It is not a good look for colonial style homes. 

If you are interested in metal roofing styles and colors, contact a manufacturing or a roofer who can show you the various choices available. He or she can also help you choose which styles are best for your home. To find out more, speak with a company like JD Metals.