Central Vancouver Island has gained a well-deserved reputation as a great place to live, work and play. With milder winters than almost all of Canada and sunlit summers, many people choose this corner of Vancouver Island to be their home. However, living here on the West Coast also means rainfall – and plenty of it in the fall and winter months. Because of this, many residents of Nanaimo and other Central Vancouver Island communities are realizing the benefits of installing a metal roof for their homes. With its industry-leading durability and excellent drainage capabilities, metal roofing is a great choice for protecting homes from the damage that our often wet and damp winter climate can inflict.
Metal roofing is an ideal choice for all kinds of weather due to its longevity and strength. Metal roofs can last for several decades if well-maintained, longer than any other type of common roofing materials. In contrast, asphalt roofs may only last for half that time, and often less. Additionally, metal roofs remain resilient to corrosion and fierce winds. They do not require costly maintenance like other materials, although like all other roofing materials they should still be periodically inspected for small repairs.
The benefits of metal roofing aren’t just for wet and damp climates though – as a naturally fireproof material, metal roofs will not ignite from sparks due to a wildfire or lightning strike. This is becoming an important consideration for many homeowners in the area due to longer and more severe wildfire seasons in recent years.
Metal roofs can also be modified with solar reflective properties to maintain cooler temperatures in the home over the hot months of summer. This results in reduced cooling costs and better energy efficiency. Installing light-coloured metal roofing will also help keep your home cool and comfortable throughout the summer.
Although the cost of initial installation is higher than for other roofing materials, metal roofing doesn’t require nearly as much upkeep over time. Metal roofs are also much more resistant to moss growth than other roofing materials thanks to their superior drainage capabilities. Moss and other roof-damaging organisms do not grow or spread as quickly on metal roofing compared to asphalt or cedar shingles since it is not a porous material.
Thanks to these numerous benefits, a metal roof increases the overall value of your building much more so than other roofing materials such as asphalt shingles. A metal roof can also increase a home’s insulating properties as well, an additional benefit for homeowners considering metal roofing for their home.
As a recyclable material, metal roofing is also more sustainable than many other roofing materials. Depending on the type of metal, up to 100% of the old roofing can be recycled at the end of the lifespan of the roof.
Roofpro is your go-to Central Vancouver Island roofing company. Based in Nanaimo, Roofpro offers services to all communities from Duncan to Campbell River, as well as Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. We provide a wide variety of roofing services catered to your unique needs and specifications. Call us at 250-248-3400 or email us at info@theroofpro.ca today to find out more about how we can put a roof over your head!