For almost every individual and family the biggest investment that they will ever make is usually their home. Purchasing a home is an enormous decision. It is not only a long-term investment that will take decades to pay off terms of the loan that is almost always required to purchase the home- but there is also a significant long-term investment in the upkeep and maintenance of the property. However, all that being said a home is more than a financial investment – it is an investment in family and friends. It provides a haven from an increasingly stressful world and it is a place where love and companionship can flourish. That is also why the long-term maintenance of this refuge from the outside world is just as important as the shared feelings of those who call it home and the safety and shelter that it provides.
One of the most important parts of the structure of any property is the roof – and the maintenance of the roof is vital. But even with the best care and attention in the world, there will come a time when the roof requires extensive repairs – or in some cases complete replacement. Shingles roofs for instance typically have a lifetime of between 20 and 25 years, but there are other materials that can last for double this amount of time -for instance copper and other metallic roofing, slate, and tiles. This is why when it comes to replacing the roofing material the decision of what sort of roof to install is a difficult one. After all, the investment in the home will also typically take into account the return on that investment (ROI) when it comes to selling – and the type of roof that has been installed can have a material impact on that ROI.
Of course, return on investment is also a function of the cost of that investment and the period that it will take to realize the investment. There is no doubt that metal roofs are more expensive – but given their longevity that investment might be well worth the effort and sacrifice that may be required to finance it.
There are also a number of other advantages to metal roofing. For instance, in dryer parts of the area where wildfires are common the decision to invest in a metal roof makes even more sense. these types of roofs are highly fire-resistant when compared with other types such as shingles or a combination of shingles and tar, or timber. A metal roof is also extremely weather-resistant – and is better able to cope with extreme temperature changes than other types of roofing materials.
So, in terms of longevity, return on investment, lower maintenance costs and a variety of other factors a metal roof will outperform shingles and many other types of roofing. The only decision that the homeowner will need to take into account is whether the initial investment is worth it when it comes to just how long they anticipate achieving that return on investment through the sale – the longer the period the greater sense a metal roof makes.
