If you are thinking about replacing your home’s entire roof and are looking for a material that is extremely durable, weathertight, fire-resistant, and quick to install, be sure to consider metal roofing. Steel, aluminum, and other metal roofing products offer all of these benefits and more. These materials have become a very popular option for roofing today’s homes.

You say metal is far too commercial looking for your home? Better take a closer look at what’s on the market. It’s true that very architectural standing-seam roofing panels may well be too commercial in appearance. But there are many metal roofing materials that mimic the look of other materials, such as tile roofing—and these may look right at home on your house. The trick is finding the right products for the job.

That’s where we come in. This section of HomeTips will introduce you to the basics of metal roofing, from a closer look at the variety of materials used for metal roofing, including basic characteristics, benefits, drawbacks, and more so you can make informed buying decisions. Here you will also find helpful information on hiring a metal roofing contractor and on caring and maintaining your metal roof.