--- title: Residential Metal Roofing - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly description: Residential metal roofing - the good, the bad and the ugly. image: https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16122916-jpg/images/coatedsteel2small.jpg --- [![logo-white.png](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new2017/logo-white.png?width=188&name=logo-white.png "logo-white.png")](https://www.metalroofnet.com/) # Your Source for Metal Roofing # Metal & Copper Roofing Blog ## [Residential Metal Roofing - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly](https://www.metalroofnet.com/metal-roofing-blog/bid/88674/Residential-Metal-Roofing-The-Good-The-Bad-The-Ugly) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![coated steel shakes | Metal Roof Network](https://www.metalroofnet.com/hs-fs/file-16122916-jpg/images/coatedsteel2small.jpg)Some people hear "metal roofing" and immediately picture an old tin roof on a barn or the long, vertical panels roofing the structures in an industrial park. Well, open your minds, people! [Residential metal roofing](https://www.metalroofnet.com/products/) has come a long way, and there are a dazzling array of styles, materials, colors and finishes available for today's metal roofs. **Here's what you need to know when it comes to residential metal roofing:** **First, The Good** There are a bevy of benefits inherent to metal roofing - everything from extreme light weight and fantastic durability and resilience to weather-related conditions to eco-friendliness and incredible longevity. Add to that the versatility of this particular roofing material, which comes in more options than any other kind of roofing around (meaning there's a metal roof system to complement just about every kind of architectural style), and it's easy to see why residential metal roofing is a a great option for the home. **Now, The Bad** If there's a downside to metal roofing, it's the cost. Metal roofing, on average, costs anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times that of a mid-range asphalt composition roof. **It can be difficult to justify the extra money, particularly during these tough economic times, but here are a few reasons to consider the upgrade:** - If you're planning on staying in your home over the long-term, you'll spend less on the costlier and permanent metal roof system than you would replacing those shingles every 10-20 years. - The likelihood of required service is drastically reduced with metal, while a shingle roof guarantees some sort of maintenance at some point. - The right residential metal roof system can actually increase your home's energy efficiency, reducing cooling costs in warm summer months. - There are federal tax incentives on certain Energy Star certified residential roof systems, so you can get a break from Uncle Sam too. **And Finally, The Ugly** Keep in mind that like everything, you get what you pay for and if something sounds too good to be true, it very likely is. If you're getting a residential metal roof system at a price that seems too low, beware. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions about a material's pricing. Likewise, when it comes to the installer side, don't skimp on quality!** A badly-installed metal roof will be nothing but a headache down the line.** Ask for references and examples of workmanship before choosing an installer. On another note, there's no accounting for taste, and what some may consider beautiful, others may find downright ugly. **Fortunately, metal roofing is available in so many options** - [tiles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/coated-steel/tiles/), [shakes](https://www.metalroofnet.com/coated-steel/shake/) and [shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-steel/shake/), [diamond shingles](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/diamonds/), standing and batten seam [panels](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-steel/panels/), plus custom profiles, and in various metals like [steel](https://www.metalroofnet.com/coated-steel/), [aluminum](https://www.metalroofnet.com/finished-aluminum/shake), [copper](https://www.metalroofnet.com/copper/) and more - that **there really is a beautiful, permanent metal roof system for any residence. ** Find out more about metal roofing - compare it to shingles and concrete-based roofing with our FREE comparison sheets. 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