Here are a few myths about metal roofs that you must note in order to understand the facts.Metal roofs can attract lighteningLightening can strike whichever is close to it.
Lightening actually looks forward to discharge the excess electricity into the ground.
While metal can conduct electricity, it does not attract lightening.
Metal roofs can in fact disperse the electrical energy safely through the structure of your building and help dissipate the effects of lightening.Metal roofs make loud noise during downpoursWhile metal roof that is not supported by walls can make noise under rains, the metal roof of a house does not make such an amount of noise.
The roof deck and insulation forming part of the roof help minimize the noise during rains.
Metal roofs of these days are in fact quitter than most other roofing solutions.Hails can make dents on metal roofsMetal roofs are found to be more durable and sturdier than asphalt roofs.