Addressing Common Misconceptions of metal Roofing
Insulation: Noise
MYTH: Metal roofs are noisy.
REALITY: Sound tests show that noise levels are indiscernible between homes with a typical asphalt shingle roof and a metal roof.
Cost
MYTH: Metal roofs are more expensive.
REALITY: When you compare the total cost of your roof over the course of your home's lifespan, you'll spend less on a metal roof than on most traditional roofing materials because traditional roofs have to be repaired or replaced more often.
Insulation: Energy Efficiency
MYTH: It's more expensive to heat/cool a house with a metal roof.
REALITY: A metal roof actually achieves higher energy efficiency than most traditional roofing products due to the cool pigment technology incorporated into metal's premium Kynar500 finish. In addition to beauty, a remarkable feature of the cool pigments is their ability to reflect heat. The technology behind the cool pigment system was first developed by the U.S. Military for use in camouflage in various Stealth programs.
By reducing the absorption of heat into the home through your roof, the metal roof also helps protect the environment by reducing energy consumption. These roofs meet federal Energy Star guidelines and Green Build Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design "LEED" guidelines.
Aesthetics
MYTH: Metal roofs don't really look like the material they're trying to replicate.
REALITY: While true of many metal roofing products, this is not the case with our products. After years of development, testing and refinement, the Kassel & Irons team has created a revolutionary product that is truly beautiful and durable.
Kassel Irons uses a patented design and technology that enables them to replicate the varied pattern, grain and colors of real wood shake shingles. Its custom designed trim also ensures that the roof has a very similar finished look as a shake roof. metal roof's offer the strength and durability of steel with the natural beauty of wood shake.
Lightning
MYTH: Structures with metal roofs are more likely to be struck by lightning.
REALITY: Metal roofing does not increase the risk of a structure being struck by lightning. Download the pdf below to read a technical bulletin published by the Metal Construction Association about this topic.
Hail, Wind & Rain
MYTH: Metal roofs leak.
REALITY: Significant research went into the patented interlocking design of metal roof's. This superior design redirects wind-driven rain and prevents moisture from reaching the underside of a metal roof. In addition, metal roof's have achieved the highest classifications in scientific tests for hail impact, wind uplift, and wind-driven rain resistance making it a leader in the industry for severe weather hazards.