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New Roofing Materials Offer Protection from Mother Nature

09/08/2004 - As thousands of Florida residents begin to rebuild following recent hurricanes, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of potential damage from Mother Nature. Aside from the basic precautions commonly used, homeowners should consider installing a residential metal roof for added protection.

As thousands of Florida residents begin to rebuild following recent hurricanes, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is encouraging residents to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of potential damage from Mother Nature. Aside from the basic precautions commonly used, homeowners should consider installing a residential metal roof for added protection.

 

As thousands of Florida residents begin to rebuild following recent hurricanes, meteorologists continue to predict additional storms with heavy damage.

More than 50 million people live along the nation's hurricane-prone coastline and could potentially be affected. Across the nation, Mother Nature threatens residents in other ways. For example, while the west coast experiences damaging wild fires, the mid-west is affected by tornados and hailstorms.

Metal roofing systems have a 120-mph wind rating and uplift resistance that is above new building code requirements. In other words, metal roofs are able to withstand wind gusts equal to an F2 tornado. "Most metal roofing materials interlock, forming a protective barrier that other roofing materials do not provide. This interlocking makes the roof stronger and more resistant to Mother Nature's wind and hail," said Bill Hippard, President of the Metal Roofing Alliance.

The recent launch of a certification program by the Metal Construction Association has helped the industry grow. This scientific testing program ensures contractors and homeowners that the painted surfaces of metal roofing products will stand up to the toughest standards. This initiative differentiates the levels of quality, creating a credible basis for product comparison and providing a means of verifying metal roofing performance.

"Metal roofing is probably one of the most durable roofing materials on the market today," states Steve Easely, a noted home improvement expert. "The wide variety of styles and colors fit any style of home. I live in a wildfire-prone area and have a metal roof on my home. It's beautiful and I know it's the best product that I could have chosen to protect my family."

The Metal Roofing Alliance was formed to educate consumers on these and other benefits of metal roofing, now available for residential applications. Visit www.metalroofing.com for more information.