A metal roof can be a very durable and attractive choice for any home, no matter the home's size or style. While metal roofs are often the most expensive choice of home roofing, metal can last far longer than asphalt and other such materials, so it's often worth that higher cost. If your home's roof needs replacing, and you've been considering the various materials and styles of roofing available to you, note some questions and concerns you might have about metal, and this will ensure you make the right choice for your home.

Can you use recycled metal?

Metal is often easy to recycle, as it can be melted down, reshaped and fabricated as needed. However, you might note that a metal roof needs to be of a certain thickness and to have a certain shape so that the roof encourages proper water runoff. In turn, you cannot simply take old sheets of metal and bolt them to the home's framework, thinking this will offer your home a secure roof! If you want to replace your home's roof with metal or make repairs to the current roof with metal panels, be sure to have a roof contractor experienced in Colorbond roofing handle this work for you, and ask them about using recycled pieces if this is important to you.

Will the paint peel?

If you're worried about the paint on a metal roof, note that these are usually powder coated, meaning that the coating starts in a powder form and is then applied to the metal with a small charge of electricity. This electrical charge causes the powder to adhere completely to the metal, much more securely than the bonding of a standard liquid paint. Because of this process, the paint colour on a metal roof should never fade, peel, crack, or otherwise suffer damage, even if you live in an area with extremely inclement weather or have a home that will be exposed to lots of harsh, direct sunlight.

Will the roof attract lightning?

It's a common misconception that a metal roof will attract lightning, but lightning is attracted to a high point, not necessarily to metal. If the home's roof should be struck by lightning, note that the underlayment that is put under the metal roof should help to ground that electrical charge, so that your home isn't at any higher risk for an electrical surge. Also, because metal is not combustible, a lightning strike on a metal roof may actually reduce the risk of that strike causing a home fire.

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