Busting Common Roofing Myths

Common Metal Roofing Myths

As one of the most experienced and long-standing roofing teams in NC, we’ve heard various metal roofing myths over the years. Today, we’ve decided to address and debunk the most popular ones.

Continue reading this blog to separate facts from fiction about metal roofs and learn why our metal roofs are the most sought-after roofing option in the area.

Myth #1: Metal Roofs Are Heavy

Not at all. In fact, metal roofs are the lightest roofing products compared to asphalt, slate, tile, and concrete roofing. They’re manufactured in a seamless panel-like structure, which is easy to lift, install, and reinforce.

Myth #2: Metal Roofs Are Noisy

Homeowners think that metal roofs are noisy and cause repetitive sound resonances, AKA echoing. Contrary to popular belief, metal roofs are built to reduce noisiness and provide a calm, relaxing environment. They can be combined with quality noise insulation panels to reduce noise levels. They provide excellent resistance against noise pollution, wind, and rain.

Myth #3: Metal Roofs Cause Heat Loss

Metal roofs made with poor-quality, thin metal sheets can cause overheating and temperature issues inside a property. The key is to choose a galvanized steel, insulated metal roofing product to ensure maximum eco-friendliness and energy conservation.

High-grade metal roofs can reduce your home reduce your monthly energy consumption by as much as 20% and lead to annual energy savings of 40%!

Myth #4: Metal Roofs Are Unappealing

A seamless metal roof in red color

This is where our high-end, tech-driven Color Visualizer tool comes into action!

At Gator Home Professionals, we believe in maximizing the aesthetic appeal of your metal roofs by providing a wide array of color options. You can choose from 14 different color shades, including red, blue, grey, and black.

What’s more, you can get your metal roof made in shingle, tile, and standing seam styles to mimic the look of asphalt or tile roofing. In short, metal roofs aren’t noisy, unappealing, or inefficient. They’re an affordable and excellent addition to any property. Learn more about metal roofs by exploring our homeowner resources section online.

Contact Us to Learn More

Ready to install a sturdy and beautiful roof over your home, contact us now.

Gator Home Professionals takes immense pride in being the most trusted metal roof contractor in North Carolina. Our premium quality Galvalume metal roofs paired with Smart Pain technology are known for their wide range of colors, over 100 years of lifespan, and stylish appeal.

Talk to us and schedule an in-home consultation today or check out our Color Visualizer tool to pick the perfect metal roof color to match your home’s curb appeal.

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
Articles to explore
Divider with a gator

Wood-Look Windows

Without the Wood Upkeep Transcript Speaker: “So here at Gator when we offer our wood grain products those are going to be laminate products.” Speaker: “So we’re going to have a thin laminate that’s going to be applied to the exterior of our vinyl.” Speaker: “Again, our UPVC vinyl extrusions, they’re going to have all of the different colors of laminate applied to the exterior of them. So that way they give the beauty and the warmth of wood with the low maintenance opportunities that vinyl offer and the insulative qualities.” Vinyl Window Available in NC and SC Gator Home Professionals the exclusive installer of the HeatShield™

Signs for replacing shingles

Essential Guide to Replacing Roof Shingles

You’re mowing the lawn when you spot it: a gritty, grey rectangle lying in the grass. While finding broken debris causes instant panic, fixing asphalt shingles is often a surprisingly simple DIY task. According to roofing professionals, catching minor cosmetic flaws and replacing shingles early prevents catastrophic structural water damage later. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before doing any DIY roofing repair check with your insurance company and make sure you’re covered. Our professional roof installers are licensed within NC and SC and will remove the hassle of future shingle repairs with our metal roofing panels and lifetime product warranty. Your roof functions much like a durable raincoat. Each piece

Double Hung vinyl window

Vinyl Windows

Low Maintenance, High Performance Transcripts Speaker: “Here at Gator on our HeatShield™ 5000 product, we like to show off the exterior aesthetic of the product. It’s going to have a very millwork finish, very similar to a wood product, but all the thermal benefits and all the maintenance benefits of a vinyl product.” Speaker: “It has all the beauty in the millwork as well as an extruded full screen that allows you to put this either from the inside or the outside providing full ventilation of the product top and bottom while also making sure that there’s no infiltration of any bugs or anything else of the