Why Santa Likes to Land on Metal Roofs

Posted by Brett McCutcheon on Dec 17, 2015 10:29:41 AM
Brett McCutcheon
bigstock-Santa-s-sleigh-Christmas-card-74883442We all understand that Santa doesn't discriminate against children, yet, like any mystical being, he is sure to have preferences for conditions that make his job easier. Decades of sketchy landings on shingled rooftops in varying conditions, and a few near misses caused from negligent homeowners unaware that their roof was on the verge of collapse, make it easy to understand why the current resurgence of metal roofing is a boon to Santa, offering him a much more stable landing platform and no risk of burning his feet on a hot roof that's on the verge of breaking out into flames as a result of a sneaky, faulty wire in the attic.

 

Metal Roofs Provide Many Advantages, Including:


•    Longevity - the average lifespan of a metal roof is 50 years or more, greater than double that of traditional shingles. Although the upfront costs are higher, the extended lifespan of metal will more than pay for itself.
•    Durability - metal rooftops can withstand wind gusts up to 140 mph, double that of their shingled counterparts. Metal is also superior in areas with heavy snowfall, as snow slides off metal roofing much easier than traditional shingles.
•    A Huge Variety of Styles - gone are the days when metal roofing was limited to shiny silver fit for a barn; today's metal roofing is available in a huge range of styles and colors that mimic the appearance of shingles, slate, clay, or tile roofing. The striking appearance of a new metal roof will add value and curb appeal to a home.
•    Fire Retardant Properties - metal, being a fire retardant material, can provide homeowners a significant safety advantage, particularly in areas where wildfires are common. Many insurance companies even offer discounts for homes with a metal roof.
•    Energy Savings - with its superior insulating properties, a metal roof will reduce the overall energy usage within the home for its entire lifetime, resulting in financial savings to homeowners.


Santa Cares about the Planet


Additionally, Santa, with his philanthropic nature, also cares deeply about the state of the planet itself, understanding that there won't be any little boys and girls to delight if the world is transformed into a trash heap. Therefore, Santa loves the "green" nature of metal, including the use of recycled materials for a portion of its initial manufacture, its durability which reduces the overall amount of material in circulation, and its complete recyclability at the end of its lifespan.


Keep the Cost Appealing With the Help of SCRAIL® RoofLoc® System


As a contractor, your ability to provide competitive pricing on metal roofing will be greatly improved with the use of the best materials for the job, including the fasteners you choose.  When it comes to attaching metal roofing to wood, the SCRAIL® RoofLoc® System carries the same innovative qualities you’ve come to expect from SCRAIL® products, installing faster and more efficiently than conventional fasteners and helping you finish the job early with confidence in quality. Two times faster than collated screws and eight times faster than bulk screws, the SCRAIL® RoofLoc® System exceeds 400 lbs in holding power, and the leak proof washer and FasCoat® ensures it stands up to the conditions your roof faces.

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