While most homeowners wait until a leak happens in the spring or winter to think about roofing, summer is actually the prime season to make a strategic upgrade. Specifically, upgrading to a metal roof during the warmer months is one of the smartest investments you can make for your home.
Let’s take a look at a few reasons why summer is the perfect time to upgrade to a metal roof with the experts at CS Roofing Company.
1. Slash Your Summer Cooling Costs
Traditional asphalt shingles absorb solar heat like a dark sponge, trapping it in your attic and forcing your HVAC system to work harder. While general metal roofs offer good durability, those with specialized highly reflective or cool-roof metal finishes act as a shield, reflecting solar radiant heat away from your home. According to the Metal Roofing Alliance, upgrading to a cool metal roof can reduce your cooling energy costs by up to 40%, though actual performance varies based on the specific coating, color, insulation, climate, and building structure.
Though there are several factors that determine cooling costs and how heat dissipates through your home in the summer, choosing the right type of roof can be an important factor. By choosing a standing seam metal roof installation in the summer, you can start seeing lower utility bills, rather than waiting a full year to experience the benefits.
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2. Weather and Daylight
If you’ve been considering upgrading to a metal roof for some time, you might be wondering when is the best time to make the change. Summer is a great time to make upgrades to your roof for several reasons.
Roofing installations require precision, good weather, and plenty of daylight to work with. Summer generally offers longer good-weather windows, making it easier for your roofing experts to install your new metal roof. The high summer temperatures also help to ensure that sealants and additional materials used in your roof adhere and cure properly.
- No Freezing Temperatures: In the winter, roofing materials can become brittle, and specialized sealants take much longer to cure. Summer heat ensures that seals and underlayments adhere as desired.
- Longer Daylight Hours: More hours of daylight mean our crews can work efficiently, often completing your roof replacement faster than they could during the short days of late autumn.
- Lower Risk of Sudden Weather Shifts: While summer rain showers happen, they are easier to predict and manage than sudden freezes or heavy snowfall in other seasons, ensuring a smoother, safer installation process.
3. Beat the Autumn and Winter Rush
Many homeowners wait until late fall—when the first harsh winds blow or the leaves start dropping—to realize their roof won’t survive another winter. Others wait until storms hit in the summer and their aging roof shows real damage. During these times, many homeowners start looking for roofing services at once. That means availability with your roofing contractors can often fill up quickly, leaving you with damaging leaks or other issues that can endanger your home.
By scheduling your upgrade ahead of time, you can get a sturdy, reliable and energy-efficient roof before storms hit and the situation becomes urgent. Whether you need a team from our Lansing roofing office or our teams in Jackson, Hillsdale, or Battle Creek, you’ll enjoy more flexible scheduling options and faster project start dates. You’ll get the peace of mind that your home is completely protected before the unpredictable autumn weather hits.
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4. Built to Withstand Summer Storms (and Future Winters)
While it’s generally easier to plan around Michigan’s summers than its winters, summertime can still bring serious storms which can put older roofs to the test. Summer in Michigan can bring severe thunderstorms, high winds, heavy downpours, and even tornadoes. An aging asphalt roof is highly susceptible to losing shingles during high winds, leading to immediate leaks and big problems for homeowners. Upgrading to a metal roof in the summertime can help you get ahead of these risks, and make sure your home is prepared for the toughest storms.
High winds, along with hail and heavy rain, are three of the biggest factors affecting roofs in Michigan. Metal roofs are rigorously tested to stand up against the intense forces that wind puts on roofs, including uplift pressure, lateral pressure, and suction. Metal roofs are common in homes in hurricane-prone areas like Florida for this reason.
With proper design and installation, especially at failure points such as the flashing, eaves, gables, hips, and ridges, high-quality metal roofs have been shown to withstand hurricane-force winds. They also hold up better against heavy rain and hail damage where many shingle roofs fail. Upgrading to a metal roof in the summer means you’ll have high-quality protection when intense storms hit.
Ready to Make the Switch?
An investment in a metal roof is an investment that lasts a lifetime. Unlike asphalt shingles that need replacing every 15 to 20 years, a premium metal roof can easily last 40 to 70 years with minimal maintenance.
If you’re considering making the switch to a metal roof, the summer is the perfect time. Check your options and pricing right now using our fast Instant Roof Quote tool, or you can contact CS Roofing Company directly today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation. Let’s get your home ready to beat the heat!
