The Metal Roof Association is a group of companies that are dedicated to helping consumers make smart and informed decisions about their choice of a metal roof. This is accomplished by offering straightforward communication.
As metal roofing has gained popularity among homeowners, the choices have become more complex and confusing. This confusion has led to homeowners being misled to believe that metal roofs are cheaper than asphalt roofs. Since a metal roof is a permanent roof, it generally costs more than a composition or asphalt shingle roof, which is a temporary roof. In roofing, like most things in life, you get what you pay for.
However, a metal roof is not the right choice for all roofing situations. It is important to understand what you are trying to accomplish with a metal roof. It is estimated that 70% of the people who choose a metal roof are dissatisfied with the metal roof they chose when they find out what their options could have been.