Weighing a decision between the long-traditional asphalt shingles that are so common in Canadian provinces, such as Ontario, and the advantages of selecting a metal roofing product is not always an easy choice.
There are many factors that may guide what you decide on. For some Canadians, cost is the ultimate factor. Asphalt shingles have a lower upfront cost however because they have a shorter life span than metal, it ends up costing Canadian households more in the long run to go with shingles. That said, metal roofing requires a higher upfront cost however with a warranty sometimes as long as fifty years or more, you know you’re going to get a quality roofing product.
The second most popular factor in deciding on the ideal Ontario roof for your property is weather. In our province, we can experience a wide variety of weather, from harsh winter storms during the colder months of the year to blistering heat waves in the summer. To these points, asphalt carries with it a weight that makes the accumulation of snow a danger to a property. Also, the heat in the summer time very easily causes shingles to curl, heat up, and damage. A metal roof is a little better equipped to take on weather, being able to survive even the harshest storms and the hottest of temperatures we have here in Canada.
A big question that is found on the minds of most who are considering choosing a metal roof over shingles has to do with aesthetics. Long ago, metal roofing didn’t have the same aesthetic appeal as it does today. With so many metal roofing products to choose from, we’re confident there’s something out there for every Canadian property to choose: the different profile and color.
Why metal is favored by many Canadian families is also its environmentally-friendly properties. In many cases, metal roof panels can be recycled after use and are sometimes even made from recycled materials. Asphalt shingles have nowhere near the same properties and, at the end of the day, would not be considered an environmentally sustainable product. Most of the shingle material ends in the landfill after removal.
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