Are you tired of watching your asphalt shingles curl and crack under our brutal Central Washington sun? If you live anywhere around Larson or out near the lake, you already know how harsh our local climate can be on a house. Moses Lake Roofing Company gets asked about metal roofing almost every single week by homeowners looking for a permanent fix.
We will skip the sales pitch and go straight into what you actually need to know about putting a metal roof on a Moses Lake home.
Will a metal roof turn my house into an oven during summer?
That is usually the first worry people throw at us, and it makes complete sense. After all, metal conducts heat. But a properly installed metal roofing system actually reflects solar radiant heat instead of absorbing it like traditional shingles do.
When we install a metal roof, we use a combination of reflective pigmented coatings and proper above-sheath ventilation. That air gap makes all the difference. Homeowners routinely tell Moses Lake Roofing Company that their upstairs bedrooms stay noticeably cooler during those hot July weeks when temperatures cross into the nineties.
How does metal handle our winter wind and snow?
If you have lived through a winter out by Parker Horn, you know we get some serious wind gusts blowing across the open fields. Shingles can catch that wind and tear right off if the adhesive strips fail.
Metal panels lock together tightly. Whether you choose a hidden fastener standing seam system or quality metal shingles, the wind does not get underneath them easily. Also, snow slides right off a slick metal surface instead of piling up and adding dead weight to your roof deck.
Is it really that loud when it rains or hails?
People picture sitting in their living room listening to a tin-can concert every time a spring thunderstorm rolls through Grant County. The reality is much quieter than you would think.
Your metal roof does not sit bare against the open air. It is installed over solid decking, underlayment, and usually sits above your attic insulation and drywall ceiling. When rain hits a modern insulated metal roof, it sounds muffled and solid, often no louder than standard asphalt shingles.
What is the actual cost difference compared to shingles?
We will be upfront: metal costs more on the front end. You are paying for better materials and labor that requires specialized trade skills.
An asphalt roof might look cheaper today, but remember you will likely replace it again in 15 to 20 years due to UV degradation. A quality metal roof from Moses Lake Roofing Company can easily last 50 years or more with virtually zero major maintenance. When you do the math across four or five decades, metal usually ends up saving you money.
Will it interfere with my cell phone or Wi-Fi?
We still laugh when someone asks us this one, but it comes up often enough to address. No, a metal roof will not turn your house into a Faraday cage that blocks your cell service or internet.
Unless you are wrapping your entire house in commercial-grade steel reinforcement, radio waves pass easily through standard residential roof vents, eaves, and gable ends. Your smart television and phone will work just fine.
If you are weighing your options for an upcoming project and want an honest assessment of your roof pitch and structure, give Moses Lake Roofing Company a call. We will take a look and give you the straight facts on Metal Roofing in Moses Lake, WA.