Choosing A Roof For Your Timber HomeChoosing A Roof For Your Timber Home We get the skinny on metal roofs from Dennis Johnson, owner of Bridger Steel.  Roofs get no respect. They protect interior spaces that have been inspired by years of preparation, and their pitches and lines give a house its dimension. And yet we often don't consider roofs until our design team and builder mention them. That's a big mistake, according to Dennis Johnson, owner of Bridger Steel (bridgersteel.com), manufacturer of metal roofing and siding, in Belgrade and Billings, Montana. Dennis notes that your roof should be on the short list of decisions to make during initial planning. Here's his primer on choosing a metal roof.
Q: How does a metal roof differ in price from a conventional asphalt-shingle roof? A: Metal roofs can be two to three times more expensive, but, if they're installed properly, they could last a lifetime. Of course, climate conditions can play a role in the lifespan of your roof. That's why you'll want to choose a metal roof based on its profile, paint systems or protective coating. Q: Tell us a little about metal-roof profiles. A: It's literally the shape of the metal and how it appears when taking a side view of the roof. We offer 12 profiles—from structural standing seam to corrugated metal—and consumers can find a similar number of offerings from other companies in the marketplace. Homeowners should check with their subdivision or development about any covenant guidelines that exist regarding roof profiles or colors. Q: Timber homes are incredibly Earth friendly—can the same be said of metal roofs? A: Metal roofs are 100 percent recyclable, and most metal roofing has some recycled steel in it. Also, the new reflective-paint systems are incredibly "green," as they bounce harmful UV rays back into the atmosphere. Most of these roofing systems have earned Energy Star designations. Q: Most metal roofs I see seem to come in just two colors, green and red. How can homeowners get a truly customized color to complement the rest of their home? A: Customized-color requests have become fairly common—and easy to accommodate. I'd first consider an aged look or perhaps one with a patina that makes a strong visual statement. For example, if someone is trying to complement reclaimed wood siding, he could buy a roof profile that mimics an aged, galvanized look. Or perhaps he can choose a roof color like Sedona rust that actually looks like a rust finish. Our specialty—and one we're pretty proud of—is roofing with an aged patina. It literally sets the tone for your entire house. More: Timber Home Decor Ideas
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