One of the top upgrades you can make to your home is a metal roof. After all, all roofing isn't made equally, and you want the finest materials possible when it comes to protecting your home from the elements. You might think you're satisfied with your current roofing material, but there may be some signs leading you to the benefits of a durable metal roof. Here are some signs your home needs metal roofing.

Lackluster Curb Appeal

Curb appeal refers to how nice your property looks from the outside. Do you want to be the only home in your area with a shabby-looking roof? Even if you did a nice exterior paint job, kept your lawn manicured, and had the driveway paved, people will notice if your roof appears to have missing shingles, clogged gutters, and other issues that take away from its aesthetics. The better curb appeal you have, the easier time you'll have in increasing your home value and attracting potential buyers. Metal roofing is sure to boost your home's curb appeal. By keeping up with your curb appeal regularly, there's less work you'll have to do later on in case you decide to sell your home.

Neutral Home Value

Your home is your sanctuary where you want to relax and enjoy every moment. While your home may be special to you, that doesn't take away from the fact that it's still an investment. Like any other investment, you want to see a decent ROI. Otherwise, you're wasting money when you don't have to. If you've been in your home for several years and the home value doesn't seem to be going in the right direction, it may be time to see what upgrades you can make. One of the best upgrades you can make to stop your home value from remaining stagnant is a metal roof upgrade.

What makes a metal roof so powerful in increasing your home value? We've seen that when you go from asphalt tiles to metal, you're going from a roofing that lasts as little as 20 years to one that lasts as much as 70 years. In other words, a metal roof installation can leave you with a roof that may last long enough to be over the heads of your heirs one day.

High Energy Bills

When people are already paying inflated prices for food, they don't want to pay inflated prices in other areas of their homes if they don't have to. If you have "sticker shock" every time you open your electrical bill, you may need to look upwards, to your roof that is, for a solution. Metal roofing has fewer seams compared to other types of roofing, such as asphalt or wood. Since metal roofing has few seams, that's fewer vulnerabilities preventing water leaks from coming in, or air leaks from escaping. Can you imagine turning on your HVAC system to cool down your home in the summer or heat it in the winter months just for that air to escape out through your roof? When that happens, your HVAC system has to work overtime and burn more energy.

If you live in an arid climate where you're constantly fanning yourself, even if it's winter in other places, you need roofing that can help keep your home as cool as possible. One of the natural properties of metal is its ability to reflect heat. With such a roof, you have a natural source to reflect heat away and keep the inside as chill as possible.

Roof Age

Do you know how old your existing roofing is? Every roof has a particular lifespan and some are shorter than others. If you have a roof that only lasts about 20 years, you can make an upgrade with a metal installation. According to State Farm, metal roofing can last between 40 and 70 years, depending on the material. Installing such a durable roof means you won't have to worry about another installation anytime soon. You could free up time to deal with other parts of your home. Most importantly, you can take comfort in the fact that one of the biggest home upgrades or installation projects homeowners face, such as your roof, will no longer be a concern as long as you have a quality installation from the beginning.

Constant Leaks

Many homeowners expect roof leaks to be a part of life. After all, roofs protect your home from the elements such as rain and snow. Consequently, many people aren't shocked when some of that moisture eventually creeps in. However, when you have a solid, non-porous material such as metal on your roof, you don't have to automatically live with leaks. If your current roofing has been wreaking havoc on your budget and drywall stability due to its ongoing leak problem, you can change that. Remember leaks not only damage your roof, but they can also creep into your foundation and cause rot.

Increased Storms

Are you tired of your gutters constantly being clogged with shingles and other debris from your roof after inclement weather? Do those heavy wind or hail storms leave empty spots where shingles used to sit? Metal roofing can withstand such high winds and is less likely to be ripped off of your roof because of such a storm. Due to the composition of the metal, there won't be any debris to clog up those gutters so part of your roofing system can do its job of directing water away from your foundation.

Overdue Renovation

Have you been in your house for several years and are ready for a change? Redesigning your home doesn't end inside with your interior. You can put your exterior to the test and have your home stand out with new colors, designs, finishes, and materials. When you add a metal roof, you can have a roof made from steel, aluminum, zinc, and so on. Metal roofing can also have various engravings and finishes for further effect.

Estate Planning

Consider the benefits of metal roofing when it comes to your estate planning. Do you plan on aging in place in your home? Is your home a piece of real estate you'll one day pass on to your heirs? As you think about this, remember your home is part of your overall net worth. The more work you do on it, the more your estate will be worth. As a result, whether your kids or grandkids decide to live in the home peacefully or make a profit from a split sale, the work you do now can determine how much they can benefit. When you make a quality installation, such as a metal roof, you're giving them one less thing to worry about, and you're adding a feature that can increase whatever they may inherit from you one day.

Now that you've reviewed this article, are you finally having second thoughts about your existing roofing? Don't be shocked if you realize that other types of roofing may not measure up to the highlights a solid metal roofing can provide. Don't worry, thanks to the growing popularity of metal roofing, you have professional roofers who can provide a quality installation. Luckily, we are such a team and look forward to giving you a roofing upgrade you can benefit from for generations to come. Contact Eicher's Pro Vinyl today for a consultation.