Steel Roof Versus Asphalt Shingles

For environmentally conscious homeowners a metal roof will often contain over 30 of post consumer recycled metal content and unlike its ugly cousin asphalt shingles a metal roof is fully recyclable.

Steel roof versus asphalt shingles.

Other metals used for roofing are copper zinc stainless steel and titanium. Fiberglass core or matting an asphalt coating and a ceramic or stone granule surface give this material its durability. Because they re largely made of recycled material and can be recycled again and again metal roofs are considered a more sustainable choice than asphalt shingles. Every year billions of pounds of asphalt end up in our landfills.

Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material. Difficult to repair metal roofing is sold in large sheets so it s difficult to replace or repair damaged areas. The cost is often double and sometimes triple. Likewise shingles made from an asphalt fiberglass composition are fire resistant while those composed with organic wood are not.

When it comes to fire resistance materials matter. Price metal roofs are significantly more expensive than asphalt shingles. They are available in a variety of colors and textures are low cost and provide a traditional aesthetic. A copper or steel metal roof will survive well for instance but an aluminum one will eventually melt.

Steel on the other hand requires specialized treatment to prevent rusting.