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How To Maintain And Take Care Of Your Metal Roof

Metal roofing is becoming more common these days due to the fact there are many more people choosing a metal roof installation over other construction materials. In fact, according to a new study, the popularity has increased to a level of 11% in 2015, which is a 4% increase from the year before.

Residential Metal Roofing Market Share Climbs To 11% In United States, According To New Study

St. Louis, MO - The demand for sustainable, eco-friendly and energy efficient home improvement materials continues to grow in North America. According to a new study conducted by Dodge Data & Analytics, the residential metal roofing industry saw a big jump in market share last year, moving from approximately 8% in 2014 to 11% in 2015.
The independent survey shows that between 2014 and 2015, the total demand for metal roofing increased from 11.7 million squares to 17.7 million squares. This is the second time residential metal roofing has achieved double-digit market share in the re-roofing segment. Metal roofing is second only to asphalt shingle roofing in the remodeling market. Asphalt market share dropped 2 points overall, and is now 78% of the U.S. market.
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There are a number of reasons why people decide to use this particular material. The most common reason is for its durability, followed very closely by it's strength for protecting the building from general wear and tear attributed to the outside conditions.
Depending on the style of roof, it can sometimes be a little pricey but when you weigh up the pros and cons, it's certainly worth it.

No matter what type of roof you have, it's important you keep it well maintained and look after it. The more you do, the longer it will last. If you are a first time homeowner and you have a metal roof, here are some general tips that will help you look after it the best way you can.

Five Must-Know Tips to Caring for your Metal Roof

Here are the top five things to remember after that beautiful new roof is installed:

1. Prevent trees and bushes from rubbing against your new metal roof

It hardly seems possible most of the time, but constant abrasion from tree limbs and bushes moving in the wind can damage the finish of a metal roof - or worse.  Given years of wind motion and a hard enough branch, it's possible that a metal roof could be damaged beyond having its finish compromised.
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Roofs must also be cleaned every now and then when you want it to last long. We can spot some damages through cleaning and we can immediately do repairs to prevent further damage. Here are some tips on how to clean your metal roof:

How to Clean Metal Roofing

Cleaning becomes all the more important for the houses with metal roofing that lies in an area susceptible to mold and mildew. These tips will help you approach cleaning your metal roof the right way so that you don't end up causing damage.
Step 1 — Assess the Scope of the Project
First of all, assess the overall condition of the surface. It requires a lot of effort to prep and clean of an old metal roof because of the corrosion that build up over time and the several layers paint.
Step 2 — Ensure Your Safety
Make all the arrangements necessary to ensure you will be safe throughout the cleaning process. Do so before even stepping onto the roof. Be sure that you can reach every single part of the roof with ease. If possible, tie yourself with a safety rope and harness.
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If you give your roof enough love and attention, it will reward you greatly! It will also help you avoid any larger costs further down the line. It's best to always check its condition regularly and repair anything that's broken sooner rather than later, do you don't end up having to carry out a full replacement.