DECRA 5 Metal Roofing Myths User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- DECRA
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GUIDE TO BUYING A DECRA ROOF
User Guide
5 Metal Roofing Myths
STEP 1| | Research OnDECRA.com
View All Products and Photo Gallery
Read FAQs and DECRA Metal Roofing Blog
Digitally Design Your Roof| 
https://www.decra.com/metal-roofing-products?hsLang=en
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STEP 2| | Contact DECRA Metal Roofing
Request a Sample
Receive and Review Sample Kit
Contact DECRA with Any Questions| 
https://www.decra.com/contact-us?hsLang=en
STEP 3| | Find a Contractor
Research Contractors from an Online Directory
Identify Local Contractors
Choose Your Contractor|
https://decra.rooferadvice.com/
STEP 4| | Send Material List to Your Contractor
Get Your Contractors Email
Confirm Profile and Color
Share Material List with Your Contractor by Email| 
https://www.decra.com/material-list
STEP 5| 
| Submit Your Warranty
Installation Complete
Submit Warranty Information
Download the Homeowners Manual| 
https://www.decra.com/warranty
Myth #1: Metal roofs make houses hotter in the summer and cooler in the
winter.
Metal roofs are considered one of the most energy-efficient roofing materials
on the market because they reflect heat up and away from the home, unlike
asphalt shingles which absorb heat like a sponge. In the winter months, metal
roofs act as an insulator, keeping the warm inside air circulating without
escaping your home.
Myth #2: Metal roofs are noisy in the rain.
The thicker the coating and texture of a roofing panel, the more effective it
is at disrupting the reverberation of sound waves. With a stone-coated metal
roof from DECRA, you don’t have to worry about noise from the rain and there
is no need to install soundproofing underlayments to block out noise.
Myth #3: Metal roofs rust.
Raw materials, like an untreated metal sheet, can rust when exposed to the
elements. To prevent this, metal roofing manufacturers combine aluminum and
zinc into their products. This formula combines the strength of steel with the
rust-resistance of aluminum to ensure long-lasting endurance to the elements.
DECRA takes corrosion control a step further by applying a metallic alloy
coating, made up of aluminum, zinc and silicon.
Myth #4: Metal roofs attract lightning.
Metal roofing is no more likely to attract lightning than any other type of
roofing material. In fact, as a non-combustible material, metal roofs are one
of the most desirable materials for homes in lightning-prone regions due to
the Class A fire resistance of non-combustible steel.
Myth #5: Metal roofs are more expensive.
While the initial installation cost of traditional roofing materials may be
lower, you get what you pay for. Traditional roofing materials, such as
asphalt, need to be replaced every 12 to 20 years and require frequent
maintenance. When compared to a metal roof, which has a lifespan that is two
to three times longer than traditional roofing materials and requires minimal
maintenance, the long-term value is clear.
Myth #6: You can’t walk on a metal roof.
Metal roofs are made of steel and designed to withstand the weight of people
walking on them. As with all roofing materials, proper safety precautions
should be taken whenever walking on a roof.
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