One of the major complaints about metal roofing is the cost. While it is true metal roofing is priced above traditional roofs, the likelihood of any damage to objects inside is greatly reduced. Moreover, metal roofs have a much longer life span than traditional roofs, and are basically maintenance free. Once you consider the cost over the life of the roof, Thomson Metals Inc. roofs are substantially lower in cost. Furthermore, if you are replacing an old shingle roof, our roofs can be installed right over the old roof (in most situations), saving you money from removal and disposal while being eco-friendly.

There are many financial rewards by installing a roof from Thomson Metals—both by adding value to your house’s overall value (up to $1.45 per square foot), to saving you money. In fact, most Insurance companies will give a discount up to 35%. Not only that, but you will also notice a difference in your cooling bills. Unlike a traditional shingle roof that is designed to attract heat, our roofs reflect heat from the sun and block transmission from the roof to the area inside, saving you up to 25% on cooling bills. This energy efficiency has caught the eye of the US Congress, which passed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 granting homeowners who install a metal roof a 10% deduction on their taxes (up to $500) if purchased between 2005-2007!

Click here for a copy of IRS Form 5695 for Residential Energy Credits

Low Maintence Costs

    When it came to maintenance, study participants who owned metal roofs said the average maitenance cost was only $.10 per square foot per year, verses $.26 for owners of single-ply roofs and $.17 for asphalt systems.

    Significantly, the study also found that low maintenance was one of the top criteria upon which respondents based their roof purchasing decisions.--Metal Consturction News, Feb 2008