Project Case Study: New Metal Roof Installed in Logan, WV

Keeping your roof updated and maintained is no easy task, but it’s a necessity for homeowners who want to ensure their home and the contents inside are protected from the elements. When roof leaks happen, your home could end up seeing extensive water damage if they are not quickly addressed.

That’s why when a Logan, WV homeowner came to us requesting a new roof, we hurried on over to install a new roof before their old, worn-out roof cost them more money.

Assessing the Old Roof & Its Weaknesses

The old roof had been on the home for quite a while and had recently seen some damage from a thunderstorm. Shingles on the roof looked like they were at the end of their life. In our area of West Virginia, we receive around 45 inches of rain per year and 28 inches of snow per year. That’s a lot of precipitation for an older roof to try and fight off, which is why we recommended a total roof replacement to be done for this Logan, WV homeowner.

Why Metal Roofs Are a Good Choice for West Virginia Homes

For this particular project, we opted to install a metal roof. Metal roofing presents many perks over other available roofing materials. The perks of metal roofing include:

• Durability: Metal roofing can last for 40-70 years while other roofing materials have a life of 12-20 years, according to State Farm. Installing a metal roof means the homeowner will not have to worry about a new roof for quite some time. This includes potential storm damage. Many metal roofs are designed to sustain wind gusts up to 140 miles per hour, meaning they can withstand wind gusts that are around the speed of category 4 hurricane winds.
• Energy-efficient and safe: Metal roofs can’t catch fire, meaning the surface of your roof is protected in the event of a lightning strike or even a wildfire. These roofs also do not absorb heat and instead reflect it, so it helps to reduce your energy bill during the warm spring and summer months. Metal roofing is also resistant to mildew and rot and can also help to keep out insects or other animals from getting into your attic.
• Takes less time to install: If your home has seen storm damage, a metal roof can be put on much more quickly than a shingled roof. This also saves you on labor costs!
• Sustainability: Materials used in metal roofing are recyclable so when the roof does reach its limit, the metal can be reused for other projects at the end of its life.
• Less snow accumulation: Metal heats up in the sunlight, so the snow will melt off of your roof faster than other types of roofs.

Why It’s Vital to Hire a Metal Roofing Contractor

If metal roofing isn’t installed properly, it can lead to complications down the line. Metal contracts and expands in the heat and thus requires certain types of fasteners around it. There are also precautions that need to be taken to prevent leaks from getting through and certain ways to install the screws that attach panels to your home.

For these and many other reasons, it’s vital to hire an experienced contractor like True Builders of WV who can put the roof on correctly in order to best protect your investment in your roofing and your home.

Check out more photos from this recent project!

Do you need a new roof for your southern West Virginia home?

At True Builders of WV, we have the experience and the tools needed to install a beautiful, brand-new roof on your home. Contact us today at (304) 606-4404 to get more information and set up an initial consultation. We service southern West Virginia properties located throughout the areas of Charleston, Logan, Beckley, and more.