Frequently Asked Questions

There are aluminum roofs that were installed over 30 years ago are still in good condition and will outlast the home. As a matter of fact, at today’s price for scrap aluminum, the salvage value of some of the first aluminum roofs we installed would exceed the original cost of the roof. Virtually all other roofs installed 30 years ago have been replaced one or two times and each time they were replaced, they were more expensive than the first time. Many need to be replaced as we speak. Add the energy savings and the fact is: aluminum roofing doesn’t cost, it pays.

Our metal roofs are coated with HI-R heat reflective coatings, which helps to create a cooler, more energy-efficient home due to the special reflective pigments embedded in the finish. The complex chemical structure of these pigments reflects away the infrared portion of the sun’s rays most responsible for heat buildup. So, while maintaining color consistency and fade protection, HI-R Heat Barrier Technology provides all the advantages of greater reflectance, without sacrificing color choice.

Just the reverse is true. Aluminum reflects 90% of the sun’s radiant heat and actually makes your home cooler. Our aluminum roof customers claim up to 30% savings on their entire electric bills after installing the aluminum roof on their homes. 

Classic aluminum roofing will make your home quieter. Classic aluminum roofing, in most cases, can be installed over your existing roof and decking. Combine our custom foam backer with your attic space and insulation, you get excellent noise reduction.

Yes, with the optional foam backer, the Classic aluminum roof is one of the rare roofs you can walk on without doing damage. For steep roofs, wearing soft sole shoes and traction is better than other roofing products.

Composition and stone coated steel roofs lose important protective granules every time you step on them. Stone coated steel will dent or cave in if you do not step on the battens. Walking on these roofs can void the warranties. Wood shingles can split, and clay or concrete tile can break when you step on them.

In most cases, no. The auminum shakes are extremely light weight and can be installed over most existing roofs. Therefore, every penny you invest in this roof goes towards the roof itself bypassing costly tear off and disposal charges not to mention filling up landfills. 

The Classic Aluminum Shake is a Class IV hail rated shingle, which has been known to bring up to 30% reduction on homeowners’ insurance premiums.

The Classic Aluminum Shake is guaranteed not to leak as a result of any size hail! Classic Country Manor Shakes have passed the UL 2218 Impact Resistance Test at its most severe level, Class IV. Combine that with our custom form fitted foam backer that reduces denting, now you have one of the most hail resistent roofs on the market. With this type of protection, homeowners with Classic Metal Roofs are able to receive insurance discounts up to 35%. 

Permanent Roofing Systems leads the way in fire protection for your home. Many wildfires spread from home to home, consuming both possessions and life. Aluminum roofing gives you the best of both worlds. It resists fires from airborne sparks or bottle rockets from the exterior. Because of the low melting point of aluminum, a fire starting on the inside will be allowed to burn through the aluminum roof and vent the smoke and fire. Oftentimes, these fires start on the rooftops caused by wind-blown sparks and embers. With a Classic Country Manor Shake installed by Permanent Roofing Systems you can rest easy knowing that your home and family are protected from deadly and destructive flames by non-combustible roofing materials.

Classic country manor shakes can add to the resale value of your home. Not all new roofs will; some can actually hurt the resale value. This may sound frivolous but the primary reason a roof adds resale value to your home is if it is more attractive. Realtors call it curb appeal. Landscaping and roofing are the two most dominating features of your home. If you don’t stop the car, you don’t sell the house, no matter what you’ve done on the inside

Lightning is more attracted to the HEIGHT of a structure more so than the material it is made of. This is why trees get struck more often than homes.