Metal Versus Asphalt Shingles

             METAL ROOFING                                                         ASPHALT SHINGLES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                      PROS                                                                                 PROS

           ~ Aesthetically Pleasing                                                 ~ Aesthetically Pleasing   

           ~ Long Life Span                                                               ~  Economical

           ~ Higher Energy Efficiency*                                           ~  Easy to Install 

           ~ Hail Resistant                                                                 ~  Cheaper to Install or Repair

           ~ Less Prone to Leaks.                                                      ~  Larger Variety 

           ~ Fire Resistant

           ~ Homeowner's Insurance Savings**

           ~ Environmentally Sustainable ***

           ~ High Wind Resistance  

                   CONS                                                                                   CONS

           ~ More Technical Installation                                  ~ Tends to grow mold/mildew#

           ~ Harder to repair                                                       ~ Not considered Energy Efficient

           ~ More Expensive upfront                                        ~ Prone to weather damage

                                                                                                   ~ Not Fire Resistant           

                                                                                                   ~ Prone to leaks

                                                                                                   ~ Lower Life Span

                                                                                                   ~ Prone to cracking or breaking

                                                                                                   ~ Low Return on Investment

# - based on ability to reflect heat and lower inside temperature.          #- in moist climates

## - 5-35% Premium reduction due to resilience. Based on Insurance

### - Can be recycled over and over again