Not only do "tin" roofs have a certain Old South attraction, architects and homeowners are becoming more familiar with the versatility of modern metal roofing and effectively incorporating its great functionality with great-looking design! 
"About one-third of new homes built today come with metal roofs, according to the National Roofing Contractors Association, and an increasing number of homeowners are choosing metal for replacement roofs.Metal roofs have many advantages. They last about twice as long as traditional asphalt shingles. They can withstand high winds. When treated with coatings and finishes, they reflect heat, helping keep the house cool and air conditioning bills down.
They also have a few drawbacks. They are slippery, so it can be difficult to find people to work on them. Rain and hail sound loud. And they cost about twice as much as even the most expensive fiberglass-asphalt shingles."
For the Realtor magazine online article: http://www.realtor.org/RMODaily.nsf/pages/News2008040102?OpenDocument
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