If you're thinking about putting a new roof on your home, you may want to consider going with metal. It offers several advantages over an asphalt shingle roof, and you may even be able to put the metal roof on without having to tear off your old shingles. Here are some of the reasons a metal roof is worth considering.
Fire Resistance
Metal offers the best protection a
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