Metal Vs. Cedar Roofing

by | Jun 20, 2021 | Blog, Cedar Roofing, Metal Roofing | 0 comments

When it comes to roofing, you need a team that knows what they’re doing. A poor material selection can lead your home’s structure or color palette down the wrong path, and this is not something that you want if you’re going for longevity as well as style! Several factors are involved in deciding on which materials will work best, so take some time thinking about these things before making any final decisions.

 

Today, we’ll be discussing how metal and cedar roofing fare against one another so that you can decide if these roofing material options are the right fit for your home.

 

Aesthetics

Metal and cedar are two vastly different materials, and thus they create entirely different aesthetics for your home.

Cedar shingles and shakes are both good options when considering roofing materials for your home. Shingles offer a clean, tidy appearance to the exterior of your property while giving it that modern flair you’ve been searching for. Cedar shake roofs have an old-fashioned feel with their natural aesthetic that will turn heads in any neighborhood.

Metal roofing has come a long way from its plain grey metal panels. The roofing material is available in various styles and design options, with the option of molding it to create shakes, shingles, or panel designs. In addition, you can coat your metal roof’s exterior with whatever color you desire with a protective roof coating. If you prefer something a little more natural, copper roofs are popular for their natural hues that complement rustic exteriors well.

Aesthetic considerations such as these have made modern homes more unique than ever before – without sacrificing durability and affordability at all.

 

Durability

Metal roofing is designed to withstand some of the most brutal weather conditions. Metal is the leading roofing material in areas that experience hurricanes, tornadoes, and significant hail fall.
They’re able to shed large snow loads quickly, most metal roofs have high fire-safe ratings, and they’re able to reflect almost 80% of sunlight, which lowers their chances of being damaged by harmful UV rays.

Cedar roofing is made from western red cedar trees. These trees thrive in the natural environment, and when installed on your home, they offer you the same excellent protection. However, to get the best out of your cedar roofing system, they need to be regularly maintained, treated, and coated with fire and water-resistant coating.

 

Environmental Factors

Both roofing systems are made from natural materials, and thus both can be recycled once they’ve reached the end of their life cycle.

However, a new metal roofing system already consists of about 20% recycled materials. This is great for any homeowner looking to make their home more environmentally friendly.

Cedar roofing systems provide an affordable and environmentally-friendly way to keep your home warm in the winter. Cedar’s natural insulating properties help reduce energy bills, so you can save money while helping protect our beautiful planet at the same time.

In hot and humid climates, a metal roof is the best option for your home. Not only does a metal roof reflect solar rays to keep it cooler during the summer months, but they also last longer than asphalt shingles or wood shake roofs because of their durability under extreme weather conditions.

 

Whatever roofing option you choose, Cittrix Roofing will deliver excellent solutions to make your home stand out.

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