To put it in context, the average life span of an asphalt roof is 12 to 20 years. That lifespan can be shorter depending on the pitch of your roof and the climate in your area. Made of oil impregnated paper or fiberglass, asphalt begins to deteriorate as soon as you expose it to normal weather. A metal roof, however, will never decompose.
Other roofing materials like wood shingle, shake and tile have varying degrees of weather-related problems that lead to breakdown. Wood shingle and shake roofs often need replacement before twenty years. Concrete tile roofs can crack and warp in the freeze/thaw cycle of more northern climates.
Q. What will happen to a Perfection roof in a lightning storm?
A. Despite what you might think, a metal roof does NOT attract lightning. Lightning tends to strike the tallest object that is in the area, so you don’t have to worry about increased risk to your home.
Q. What about hail?
A. Perfection products meet Underwriters Laboratory’s UL 2218 Impact Resistance Testing at Class IV, UL's most severe test. What’s more, our products are warranted not to leak or chip due to hail impact. In fact, you might even qualify for a discount on your homeowners insurance.
Q. When it rains, will it sound loud on the roof?
A. No. A benefit of the texture of a Perfection roof is that it actually quiets the rain falling on your roof. Perfection roofs' deep-textured folds break up the “pinging” effect you might expect from a flat metal roof.
Q. What about fire?
A. Unlike many other roofing materials, Perfection roofs are fire-resistant. Even blown-on embers won’t cause combustion.
Q. Can we walk on it?
A. Sure! Whether it's Perfection's sturdy aluminum or tough steel, these high-strength metals don’t lose their strength over time. Perfection's deep folds and textures give our roofs even greater strength, so they can handle occasional roof traffic with minimal care.
Q. How much longer will a Perfection roof last over common roofing like asphalt or wood shingles?
A. You can expect a Perfection roof to outlast other options because metal roofing will not break down under repeated wet/dry, freeze/thaw cycles like other roofing products.
Perfection will retain its good looks and durability decade after decade!
