July 22, 2017
Many things can be accomplished with your home’s new roof. A good place to start is by understanding the major things which impact your decision and then thinking in terms of what your current roof offers and what it lacks that you want to address or correct with a new roof.
Buying A New Roof for Your New Orleans Home
Here are 3 things to consider when establishing your criteria for a new roof…and not just settling for the usual solutions.
1. Durability
Durability may seem like a “no-brainer” when it comes to roofing your home. Your roof, after all, provides great protection for you and your family. No one wants to have to replace their roof more often than necessary, or perhaps endure leaks or other problems at any time. However, what we often see is homeowners assuming that warranty length equates to the life expectancy of a product. Yet, when it comes to standard shingles, no one ever sees them lasting 40 or 50 years as their warranties would imply. Warranties are legal contracts/agreements, not predictors of durability. One of the best factors when considering durability is to go look at older projects that have the product you’re considering and talk to the property owners to learn from their experiences. You can take a look at our lifetime, transferable warranty here. It’s the very best in the industry.
2. Wind Resistance
Of course, here in the New Orleans’ area, we are prone to hurricanes and wind storms. Wind resistance will be high in your roofing consideration set. In many cases, roofing manufacturers will have optional special installation procedures for high wind areas. Many contractors will not be aware of these so you may need to do some research. To help create a roof that is as wind-resistant as possible, interlocking panels or shingles can be expected to perform better than panels that just overlap or are held together by short-lived sealants and adhesives.
3. Resiliency
One criterion for your new roof may be resiliency. If you’re in an area that is prone to hail or if your roof is subject to foot traffic on occasion, then a roof that maintains its flexibility and rigidity as it ages will be important. Some roofs lose impact resistance as they age while others will be just as resilient in 30 or 40 years as they are when they are new. Roofs that lose impact resistance as they age will be increasingly prone to damage from hail, foot traffic, and even tree branches that may fall on the roof.
Middle South Systems brings you Classic Metal Roofing Systems products that:
- Passed UL 580 Testing, which simulates wind at over 200 mph
- Passed UL 2218 Class IV, the highest rating for impact resistance
- Will not burn and protects against flying embers from wildfires or chimneys
- Have 4-way interlocking connection systems
There’s no better roofing for New Orleans homeowners. Let us help protect your home.
Todd Miller is President of Isaiah Industries, an organization that is recognized as one of the world’s leading metal roofing manufacturers, and manufacturer of Classic Metal Roofing Systems.