Metal Roofing

Ardent Roof Systems is the leading provider of all types of roofing services in Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding areas. Many home-owners are not aware that there is an additional alternative to the standard options provided by most home builders. Most homes are built with traditional shingle roofing – Alberta homes have become known for this feature, but it’s a choice made solely based on the initial cost. Then, once the home is sold, the new home owner becomes responsible for upkeep. This can include constant maintenance costs all the way up to replacing the entire roof altogether!

At Ardent we offer an alternative to asphalt. Not all roofing companies offer metal roofing as an alternative solution to their customers due to the fact that the initial cost of this service is higher. What some of these companies and their customers may not realize is that the lifetime cost of a metal roof is cheaper, which actually makes a metal roof a cost-effective solution to asphalt. 

There are a number of additional reasons you might consider metal roofing:

• Energy Efficient – Metal or steel roofing can provide savings on your energy bill compared to asphalt. This is because asphalt absorbs rather than reflects. Especially for the hot summer months, asphalt absorbs sunlight which in turn heats up your house. Some houses have air conditioning that would continuously be on to help cool the house down but for the houses that don’t, electric fans have to run constantly.

• Lifespan – We touched briefly before on the initial cost of a metal roof is higher than a standard asphalt one. This is due to the fact that the materials to build a steel roof, exceed that of an asphalt one. With that being said, these alternative options last longer than asphalt. Generally, asphalt ones have to be replaced in a 20-year span. This could be earlier depending on the weather conditions. As metal roofing is stronger, it is much more resistant to wear and tear.

• Little to No Maintenance – Asphalt must be maintained and checked up on a regular basis. Its usually recommended to check and maintain your roof once or twice a year. Depending on wear and tear, this could require homeowners to replace certain parts of them like the flashings. Metal ones require little to no maintenance which saves you maintenance costs. If you do the maintenance yourself, it also saves you the time and is a lot safer.

These are some of the main reasons why a metal roof can be a better option for someone thinking longer term. They can also provide a modern stylish look to the home. The biggest reason we can outline is the constant wear and tear. In Alberta, the continuous weathering of your roof via rain, hail, wind and snow pressure will wear down even the strongest asphalt. With the strength a metal roof provides, it helps you save on maintenance without question.