Author name: Westfall Roofing

The pros and cons of metal roof systems could probably fill not one, but several books. Fortunately, the cons would make for a very thin volume. Here are 11 excellent, sensible, economical reasons to have a metal roof professionally installed on your Tampa or Sarasota home. 

Getting to know your Tampa Bay home takes time. You poke around the closets, finally master the temperamental thermostat, and wonder about your roof. Is it one big chunk or a bunch of tiny parts? Your roof is an integrated system, and a vital part of the system is roof ventilation. Here’s how it works. 

Which costs more to install, a shingle roof or a metal roof? The metal roof costs more upfront, and beware of any roofer saying otherwise. But here’s a better question: which saves more money over its lifespan, a shingle roof or a metal roof? A metal roof does, for many reasons. One important consideration, especially

Florida’s solar installations produce enough power for more than 842,000 homes. If your Florida home already has solar panels, congratulations! But suppose your roof needs some work. In fact, roof repairs are no longer enough: you have to replace the roof. What happens to the solar panels?

If you are fortunate enough to be overseeing roof replacement for your Florida home, you can select any type of roof you want. This suggests the question, What is the best roof for high winds? What roof best meets the challenge of high winds in Florida? 

We hope you never have to face some of these nine common roof leaks, but if you know what is possible, you also know to contact your dependable, nearby roofer for prompt repair.