1st Coast Metal Roofing Supply: Metal Roofing throughout History

Throughout history, dating back to 3^rd century B.C, you will find that copper was a very popular choice. This is because copper roofs are the longest lasting of all metal roofing. They have lasted hundreds of years and seem to still have hundreds of years left in them. Now, a copper roof is not very common to be found because it is very expensive. But, you can have the appearance of a copper roof with steel or aluminum metal coated with a copper penny color. Copper is not the only metal to withstand the test of time.Copper has played a role in architecture for thousands of years. In the 3rd Century B.C., copper roof shingles were installed atop of the Loha Maha Paya Temple in Sri Lanka. And the Romans used copper as roof covering for the Pantheon in 27 B.C. Centuries later, copper and its alloys were integral in European medieval architecture. The copper roof of Hildersheim Cathedral, installed in 1280 A.D., survives to this day. And the roof at Kronborg, one of northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles that was immortalized as Elsinore Castle in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, was installed in the 1585 A.D. The copper on the tower was renovated in 2009. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home still has the original metal roofing that was installed more than two centuries ago.Life expectancy of metal roofing all depends on the metal, coating, paint, conditions and maintenance of the metal. Generally speaking most metal roofing will last decades. During that time you can rest assured because most of the metals that are offered come with a warranty; anywhere from 20 years to a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The warranties come from the manufacturer and they do have different terms and conditions. If you are worried about fading or the chalk on the metal then there are warranties that cover that as well.