What Most Homeowners Get Wrong About Metal Roof Durability?
Misconception #1: Metal Roofs are Prone to Rust Rust and metal go hand in hand in people’s minds. Yet today’s metal panels aren’t bare steel. Modern roofing sheets have protective layers like Galvalume or zinc-aluminum blends that fend off corrosion. Add premium outdoor-grade paint into the mix, and you’ve got even more defense. Short on quality or a sloppy install? That’s when rust pops up. Otherwise, you’re in the clear. Misconception #2: Metal Roofs Sound Like Tin Cans Cinema loves the roar of rain on a tin roof. In real houses, that roar is muted. Modern installs rest on a solid deck, with insulation and underlayment acting as sound barriers. With decent insulation (you need it for energy efficiency anyway), rain on metal is as gentle on the ears as any other roof type. Misconception #3: Metal Roofing Won’t Last That might be the most misleading myth of all. When installed correctly, a metal roof delivers 40 to 70 years of shelter. Asphalt shingles? They usually qui...