Consumers doing business with a member of the Metal Roof Association are assured that they are protected from buying fake metal roofs. Fake metal roofs are low quality metal roofs that do not meet the needs of the consumer. These roofs are sold by scam artists and sometimes by well-meaning poorly educated contractors, who believe they are doing the right thing. Many of these roofs were designed to be as low cost as possible and only intended to be used on sheds, outbuildings and barns. These roofs are not certified to be used on a home and these roofs will leak.
Homeowners desperately want to believe that there is an inexpensive metal roof that will last. Unfortunately, this wishful thinking and this is why so many homeowners fall prey to deceptive practices.
There are two types of roofing products:
- temporary roofing
- permanent roofing
Americans tend to be transient and stay in their homes less than 10 years. The most common type of roofing material installed in the United States is a temporary roof called a composition or asphalt shingle roof.
For many people, a temporary asphalt roof is their best choice. It is the most cost-effective roof if you will not live in the home beyond 8 to 10 years. Better to let the next homeowner worry about replacing the roof.
If you think you may be in your last home and planning to retire there, a quality metal roof may be a good choice. A quality metal roof is designed to last as long as the home. Choosing the right metal roof will pay for itself over time and is the least costly of all roofing options over time.
Metal Roof Association Members install permanent metal roofs that incporporate standing seam, metal tile, metal shake and metal shingles. Members work with all metals including steel, aluminum and copper.