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When it comes to metal roofing installation, the sky’s the limit!
If you ask us, there’s no type of roofing more versatile and flexible than metal roofing. It can be installed in all sorts of roofs and applications that would be impossible for a traditional tile roof.
It isn’t just the shape, either – there’s no limit to the colours your metal roof can be.
In particular, a lot of homeowners in Melbourne have decided to go with black roofs.
But is black really that great of an idea for your roof? Let’s find out!
Traditionally, roofs in Melbourne would be one of two colours:
In the last two decades however, we’ve seen a third contender enter the ring: black.
One of the beautiful things about black is that it pairs with just about everything. It doesn’t matter whether your home uses a cream stucco finish, red bricks or white weatherboard – black goes well with each of them.
Just as it’s one of the most versatile colour choices in your wardrobe, black is a great choice for your metal roofing installation, too!
No roof is immune from wear and tear. While metal roofing is extremely durable and specially engineered to resist weathering, it isn’t immune from the elements.
Dark colours help hide imperfections, allowing your home to continue looking fantastic for even longer.
Really, that’s all there is to it!
Black is sleek, modern, and stylish, and suits all kinds of homes!
While black is sweeping Australian roofs, it isn’t doing so without controversy – while black has its advocates, there are also many who have an issue with it.
Just as with every other decision you make regarding your roof, there are going to be both pros and cons. Black roofing is no different – it’s just a question of whether or not these problems outweigh the advantages.
What sort of cons are we talking about?
In a country as hot as ours, many question why dark roofs are such a popular choice.
While new technology in the world of metal roofing has helped mitigate this, there’s no stopping the laws of physics. A darker colour WILL absorb more heat, full stop.
That said, there are many things that can be done to reduce this. For starters, COLORBOND metal (even black metal) reflects heat away; in fact, it’s been designed specifically to withstand our harsh Australian climate.
Combined with good insulation and advanced coatings that reflect even more heat away, and this effect can be minimised.
So while not as much of an issue as you might have initially thought, it’s still something worth thinking about.
With greater heat conduction comes higher air conditioning usage. And with that comes a higher energy bill.
If you’re going to choose a black roof, you may want to think about some of the other costs that come with it, such as electricity.
Choosing your roof colour is an important choice. That’s why it’s important to know the pros and cons of each colour.
Whatever colour you eventually settle on, we recommend making it metal.
COLORBOND metal roofing is the best choice for roofing, hands-down. Not only is it strong and durable – metal also:
Not only that, but today’s metal roofing comes with a twist.
Brands like COLORBOND metal roofing come with unique coatings and formulations that vastly increase the thermal efficiency of metal roofing, compensating for black’s tendency to absorb heat.
Not to mention, they also come with a huge range of colours and finishes that allow you to choose a roof that’s perfect for your home!
Black or otherwise, you want a house that will look fantastic.
And our team can help with that!
With 20 years of experience in metal roof installation, replacement, and roof plumbing, Watermaster Roofing is the team to call. No matter what colour you end up going with, our expertise, experience and workmanship ensure that your house gets the roof it deserves.
For a beautiful, long-lasting and low-maintenance roof, call our metal roofing specialists today – give us a call on 1300 576 075 or click here to get in touch online.
