Metal roofs are becoming more common than ever before for numerous reasons.  The main reason we see is based on the durability of the product.  There is not a standard asphalt shingle that can stand up to the durability of a stone coated steel shingle.  Although a 50 year asphalt shingle can come close to that level of durability, it falls short in matching the additional energy efficiency provided by a metal roofing system.  The main concern of metal roofs is the upfront cost in comparison to traditional asphalt roofs. However, if you were to build a new home, or just bought the home you hope to spend the rest of your life in, why put on a roof that will hopefully only last up to 30 years?  That is 30 years of higher energy costs as opposed to having a metal roof system from the start.  That is 30 years of higher home insurance costs for having a lower rated, less durable roof.  And at the end of that original roofs life, that is a large bill to pay for a whole new roof.  A metal roof may not be in every homeowners budget or style, but for those who are looking for a metal roof, we would recommend a stone coated steel as opposed to a standing seam metal roof.