Guest Post by MRA member Paul Kazlov, Global Home Improvement
Throughout history, the process for building homes has changed and improved. Depending on the aesthetic preference of the generation and the location of your residence, the home styles you see in your neighborhood may vary either subtly or even dramatically from one another. Whereas Victorian style buildings are often complemented by bay windows, dentils, columns, and porticos, the early American traditional homes emphasize more on living comfort than exorbitant designs. As a result, many traditional homes come with a large front porch and are often sided with bricks or wood to create a rustic charm. No matter what kind of home you may have, it needs a durable roof that offers both longevity and cosmetic appeal. Widely known for their energy efficiency and outstanding performance, metal roofs offer a versatile range of styles and colors to fully enhance the appearance of colonial homes, contemporary homes, and historic homes. Colonial Homes Colonial homes evolved from European influences that began in the 1600s. According to M.C. Postins, Demand Media, theyare symmetrical, or square, and feature an entry door that can be found in the middle of the front house. The home usually has a medium-pitched to steep-pitched roof to provide drainage in stormy weather. Most of the colonial homes in America are covered with wood shingles that range from white cedar to cypress. While wood shingles instill a classic flair and add dimension to your roof, they are prone to rot, decay, and split over time. Using metal roofs that mimic this shingle look gives homeowners the advantage of a strong roof that is naturally fire-retardant and impervious to termite and water. Metal shakes emulate the style of wood shingles and can be coated to match your architectural design. Homeowners can create contrast by choosing a dark color to complement a light-colored home. A professional metal roofer can also install metal shakes in such a way that they re-create some of the popular wood shingle roof patterns, including fish scale, pointed, and staggered. Contemporary Homes Asphalt shingles are one of the most popular roofing choices for contemporary homes. However, a shingle roof will need to be replaced every 15 to 20 years they begin to break down the first day theyre on your home. In contrast, a metal roof will last 50 years and beyond, while demanding little to virtually no upkeep on your part. Besides the variety of finish options a metal roof can provide, homeowners can opt for a standing seam metal roof to enjoy a seamless design from its continuous vertical panels. Standing seam metal roofs are popular because they can efficiently shed water and accompany roofs with a low-pitch. Architects love metal roofs, and often recommend them to their design clients and often choose them for their own homes. Historic Homes Buildings with historic significance need the strength of metal to preserve its integrity and significance. In addition to its ability to emulate the texture and look of shakes, slates, and shingles, metal roofs can also be styled to meet the classic and sophisticated design of a historic home. No roofing product on the market today is as durable, versatile and beautiful as a metal roof. Learn more about metal roofing, and see what your house could look like with a metal roof, by visiting the Metal Roofing Alliance at www.MetalRoofing.com. Paul Kazlov is a green home remodeling enthusiast and an industry pioneer for innovation in home renovation. Paul writes for the Global Home Improvement blog and strives to educate people about green products such as metal roofing and solar. Follow him on Twitter @PaulKazlov. http://blog.metalroofing.com/2016/03/21/metal-roof-ideas-for-all-home-styles-colonial-contemporary-and-historic/
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