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3 Reasons Metal Roofing Is An Environmentally Sound Roofing Material Option

9 March 2023

Nora Mcdonalid

Did you know the type of roofing you choose could make a difference in how environmentally conscious you are as a consumer? Without a doubt, you have a long list of material options when it comes to picking the right kind of roofing. However, certain materials could be considered far more eco-friendly than others. When you start talking to a roofing contractor, if you are interested in eco-friendly roofing material options, be sure to bring up the topic. One type of roofing the contractor is likely to recommend is metal. Check out a few reasons why metal roofing is an environmentally sound roofing material option. 

Metal roofing means fewer industrial resource use in the long term.  

If you are looking for a roofing material that can last your home for as many years as possible, metal is the best choice as it can last up to 70 years when well-maintained. This is important from an eco-friendly standpoint because the longer a roof lasts, the longer you get the benefit from the resources used to produce the materials. For example, asphalt shingles may only last 15 years, so the resources used to produce those shingles wouldn't last as long. With the expansive life span of metal roofing, there are fewer resources used over the years to replace the materials. 

Metal roofing panels are recyclable. 

One thing that makes a metal roof a more eco-friendly option compared to some other types of materials like asphalt shingles is it is recyclable. Metal roofing panels can be made out of different types of metal, such as: 

• Aluminum 
• Steel 
• Wrought iron 
• Zinc 
• Tin 

All of these materials are recyclable metal, and, some of these materials can be recycled an indefinite number of times without compromising the quality of the material. Zinc and aluminum are perfect examples. Not only can metal roofing be recycled when it has to be replaced, much of the metal roofing available today is made out of recycled materials to some degree. 

Metal roofing does not distribute harmful agents into the environment. 

The water runoff from some types of roofing can lead to areal contamination in the natural surrounding environments. For example, the small granules that create texture on asphalt shingles can be made out of different materials that may pose a risk to some natural habitats. By contrast, metal roofing is a solid structure that does not release granules and particles as the roofing ages. 

Speak to a roofing contractor to learn more. 

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