What Is a Steel Roof?
What is Stone-Coated Steel Roofing?
A stone-coated steel roof is a durable, long-lasting roofing option that combines the strength of steel with the stylish look of traditional roofing materials like shingles, tile, or slate. It has a galvanized steel core covered with a protective coating and topped with stone chips for added beauty, texture, and weather resistance.
Benefits of Stone-Coated Steel Roofing
Durability: Strong against harsh weather, including wind, rain, and hail.
Lightweight: Lighter than traditional tile or concrete roofing.
Energy Efficient: Reflects heat, helping to keep homes cooler.
Low Maintenance: Resistant to rust, cracks, and fading.
Long Lifespan: Can last 40-70 years, much longer than asphalt shingles.
Metal Roofing Can Save You up to 40% on your energy costs!
Energy Savings with Cool Metal Roofing
More and more homeowners are prioritizing energy-efficient building materials for renovations and new construction-seeking products that not only enhance and protect their homes but also reduce long-term energy costs while supporting environmental and economic sustainability.
Among the many available upgrades, cool metal roofing stands out as a smart, stylish solution. Available in a variety of colors, textures, and profiles for both steep-slope and low-slope applications, it not only enhances curb appeal but can also cut annual energy costs by up to 40%, depending on your location.
The Benefits of Energy Efficient Metal Roofing
As reported by the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, installation of reflective metal roofing can save your home up to 40% in summer cooling energy costs while highly emissive metal roofs can reduce urban air temperatures by as much as 12 °F. Combined, these benefits mean less money out of your wallet, less dependence on energy resources and less general air pollution in your neighborhood and across the nation.
The secret to metal roofing’s energy savings is in its variety of finishes. As shown above, the basic, unpainted metal roof will reflect much of the solar radiation usually absorbed in your attic and home by an asphalt roof. But, for homes in warmer climates, pre-painted or stone-coated metal roofing systems not only reflect solar energy but also cool your home by re-emitting most of what solar radiation is absorbed. Where annual cooling loads dominate, a highly reflective and highly emissive painted or granular-coated metal roof is optimal for reducing energy consumption and can actually re-emit up to 90% of absorbed solar radiation.
Additionally, most metal roofing, including standing seam, is composed of recycled material and can be installed directly onto an existing asphalt roof, reducing landfill waste and promoting quick installation as well as decades of environmentally-sound, maintenance-free strength and beauty.
is a stone-coated steel right for you?
If you want a roof that lasts, looks great, and protects your home, a stone-coated steel roof could be the perfect choice. It’s an energy-efficient, weather-resistant roofing solution that adds value to your home while enhancing curb appeal.
Looking for stone-coated steel roofing installation? Contact Western Roofing Systems today to explore your options!
More and more, homeowners are seeking out energy-saving building materials for their renovations and new homes, products that not only secure and improve structures but also provide long-term cost-cutting on energy bills while promoting environmental and economic sustainability in the greater community.
Among the array of possible upgrades, “cool metal roofing” easily answers this consumer demand offering a solid, attractive roofing solution available in multiple colors, textures, and profiles, for steep-slope and low-slope applications, that can save your household up to 40% of its annual energy costs, depending on your geographical region.