February 15, 2016

Only in New Orleans, and for that matter, in Louisiana, can a storm bring the necessity of  roof repair in such frequency. Did that last storm hit your neighborhood or parish?

Roof Repair or Upgrade?

If it is determined that a storm requires roof repair, it can be a good time to consider upgrading your home. For example, a new roof is the perfect time to increase attic insulation and ventilation for overall home performance and energy efficiency. A new roof could also be a good time to upgrade to a better roof.

Of course, here in Louisiana, we’re partial to metal roofs. Partiality aside, if insurance is paying toward your new roof, this will be your most economical way to upgrade to a roof that will offer greater value, beauty, and protection to your home in the future.

Metal Roofing Comes to Your Home’s Defense
Our aluminum roofs, as well as other metal roofs, have been used extensively in severe wind and hail areas with great success. The benefits start with our Rustic Shingle’s 120 mph wind warranty and our extensive successful experience in coastal hurricane zones. Our products are warranted to not leak after hail storms and we also warrant the coating on our products to not chip due to hail. Another big benefit to aluminum roofing is that it will resist hail just as well when old, as when new. That is not the case with most other roofing materials which become soft or even brittle as they age, making them more susceptible to hail damage.

Our products carry the UL 2218 Class IV Impact Resistance rating. This is the highest rating available and, to pass the test, the products must survive a hit by a 2” steel ball dropped from 20’ in the air without splitting or coming apart. That is significant and few types of roofing can pass that test.

So, if roof repair can be minimized or even eliminated for your Louisiana home, are you interesting in learning more about metal roofing from Middle South Systems? We specialize in permanent roofing systems for New Orleans and all of Louisiana.