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A Metal Porch Roof

Adds Beauty, Value, and Curb Appeal

You can't go wrong with a metal porch roof. Whether you opt for standing seam metal roofs, metal shingles or shakes, or even patio covers and metal awnings, upgrading your porch roof can add instant value and significantly reduce your overall maintenance and costs.

Use our metal roof photos below from the Metal Roofing Alliance to find your perfect metal roof design. We appreciate them allowing us to share their photos with you. Learn more about the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) below.

Metal Porch Roof - Shingles
photo courtesy of MetalRoofing.com

One of the first considerations is determining what type look you want to achieve. You've got several options from which to choose.

Metal Shakes

Installing a metal porch roof can possibly save you money on heating and cooling bills. The MRA reports a potential 40% savings in energy costs during the summer months dependent upon your specific geographical area by installing reflective metal roofing.

Typical asphalt roofs trap heat whereas metal roofs reflect it keeping your attic and home cooler. Combine that with the longevity of a metal roof and you'll reap the benefit of not having to replace your roof as often for even more savings.

A white metal roof (pictured at right) has the highest heat reflection value of any roofing material.

Shingle-Slate

Two more reasons we like metal porch roofs:

Your porch roof is an investment. Remodeling Magazine reports that you can recoup up to 85.9% nationally of the cost of a standing seam metal roof; over 95% in Eastern states.

Live in an area prone to extreme weather - hail, winds, forest fires? Using impact-resistant and/or fire resistant metal roofing may enable you to get discounts on your insurance.

Photo at right (courtesy of MRA) depicts homes in the 1991 Oakland firestorm. The only home standing is the one with the metal roof - hot embers could not ignite the metal.

Metal Shingles - Tile

Our favorite are vertical standing seam panels. We love country porches and believe this style works well for country porch roofs. Made in a myriad of colors, you are sure to find one that would be ideal for your home.

Vertical Standing Seam Panels

Metal Roof Combination -Vertical Panels and Shakes

Dispelling Myths About Metal Roofs

Lighting: Metal roofs do not increase the chance of being struck by lighting. If struck, the metal will actually disperse the energy across the roof (much like it would do if it struck your car). In fact, metal roofs aren't combustible or flammable making them ideal for lighting prone areas.

Rust: The metallic coatings applied to metal roofing is bonded to the steel and then painted to prevent rust.

Dents: Metal roofs have proven they can stand up to years of severe weather like hail, winds, and snow. Most metal roof systems have at least a 150-mph wind rating.

The Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is a not-for-profit coalition of metal roofing manufacturers, paint companies, coil coaters, associations and contractors formed to introduce homeowners to the many value benefits of metal roofing.

MRA's programs include televised consumer advertising, internet exposure, and a toll-free metal roofing answer line for consumers.

Find A Metal Roofing Contractor

The MRA has a new contractor-matching program. Enter your zip code and you'll be able to see a list of contractors and material suppliers in your local area. Mary and I think this is an excellent way to contact a licensed metal roof contractor in your area. Contact them today!

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