Very often we hear stories of the common tin roof assembly st common, we include misconceptions such as: supposed increased risk of thunder struck because of the metal, very strong noise during rainy days and others.
Maybe you’re here because you wish to be clear whether or not any of these misconceptions are actually true? Let us set your mind at ease.
The answer to this question is: No! Definitely. Even though metal conducts electrical energy, it doesn’t actually attract thunderstruck. That said, thunder rarely finds its target within buildings, houses or even less with smaller objects. This is a fact as we know that the thunder is first attract to very high objects, such as very high trees, any kind of towers, antennas and transmitters.
However, without all that said above, and if it would so happen that thunder would actually struck your roof, the tin material with effectively conduct the electricity trough the building construction. Being so that a tin roof isn’t flammable, there’s little to no risk at all which actually makes a tin roof the best possible scenario in thunderstruck storms.
This might as well surprise you. Metal roof is often more quieter than almost any other roof material. When properly assembled, a tin roof with actually make your residence quieter, because the tin roof actually deafens the rain sound. This is yet another fact that makes a metal roof your best possible option in most cases.
Even thought it is possible under certain conditions, most of today’s roofing systems are built to last! This question cannot be answered with a simple, one answer. It is necessary that whoever is assembling your roofing system, is also aware of your demands of quality. We here at LIMOMETAL guarantee against corrosion for a set period of years.
In most cases – no. High quality metal roof systems can withstand decades of so-called ice attacks, strong winds and snow. Of course, in some extreme conditions, especially large chunks of ice can sometimes cause smaller dents onto the tin roof, but as said, this happens only in very extreme conditions. In other words, the typical bad weather will not result in any damages of your tin roof system, while other roof materials would take on some damage – under same conditions.
Most people believe that you may not (or shouldn’t) freely walk on top of your tin roof, but the truth is that it’s totally possible and completely normal. However, it is important to know how to walk a tin roof. Loads of people would like to clean their gutters, or maybe something else to do on their roof, but are not sure they can do so. It is very important to take advice from your roof system assemblers before taking a walk yourself.
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