Portland Metal Roof Installation

Though Portland doesn't see quite as much rain as other areas of the Pacific Northwest, it still sees its fair share and more than many areas of the country at large. This requires smart residential construction and remodeling of older homes to ensure the long-term well-being and cost-effectiveness of your home. One of the most important areas in this respect is your roof, which is the front line of the basic structural integrity of your home. Though asphalt shingle roofing is substantially cheaper, it also doesn't have what it takes to survive the same perfect weather for growing roses. To minimize roof repairs and feel confident your home is being protected from the elements, a more high-end roof installation is a good idea.

Portland Metal Roofing Myths
Metal roofing primarily receives praise for its strength and ability to resist the heavy weight associated with snow. It's also lightweight, easy to install, energy-efficient, fire resistant, and has some of the longer warranties in the roofing industry. The real benefit of a metal roof in Portland is the metal roofing drawback. Let us explain. One of the major drawbacks and one of the few real dangers to metal roofs is thermal expansion associated with the transition between colder and warmer air. The relatively constant temperatures of the Pacific Northwest reduce this problem.

Many of the other drawbacks associated with metal roofing are either myths or problems that have been solved through newer, innovative lines of metal roofing. Sound-deadening insulation, for example, means you don't need to worry about the pitter-patter of rain, or for the romantically-inclined, you can choose the level of insulation and the corresponding noise level. Baked-on coatings and treatments also make metal roofing among the most energy-efficient roofing materials, especially if you don't mind a white, sun-reflecting finish. Thicker, stronger metal will also take care of the risk of denting from hail and other impacts. Some metal roofing manufacturers even offer guarantees against denting.

Cost of Portland Metal Roofing
Of course, the real drawback against metal roofing is cost, and this drawback can't be explained away. It can be justified, however. First, it's important to note that of the various high-end roofing materials, metal roofing allows for some of the greater options in terms of cost vs. performance. You can choose thick, coated, metal roofing with a 50-year, transferable warranty for, say, three to four times the amount of asphalt shingles or a more moderately designed metal roofing system for one to three times the cost. Overall, the cost of metal roof installations tend to be skewed lower than the materials and labor suggests because of house design and homeowner preference. Many homeowners think that taller, narrower house frames tend to work better aesthetically with metal roofs that sprawling ranch style homes. The total square footage of a metal roof also tends to be smaller and the strength of metal roofing allows for a flatter roof pitch. In other words, metal roofing in Portland is going to be more expensive than asphalt, but it's difficult to predict how much more expensive until you talk to individual contractors. You shouldn't dismiss the idea of metal roofing because of cost without soliciting estimates from local contractors. The benefits of a long-term roofing solution are too much to ignore.

Portland Metal Roofing Installation
Metal roofing can be installed more rapidly than many other forms of roofing, especially if you choose a metal roofing line that is installed in panels rather than individual shingles. There are solid advantages to choosing individual shingles, however. They are easier to repair if anything does go wrong with your roof, and some homeowners think they look better. Another way to go is with sheet metal roofing that is fabricated to the exact specifications of your roofing system. Roofing installation can be a major disruption to your home, and if your project is taking place during the rainy season, cutting even a few days off the installation time can be a huge advantage for keeping your project within budget and on time.