I used to have a large indoor riding arena 60x140' with a metal roof it was
white so I can't really speak about fading but it is pretty much fireproof
snow slides off pretty dramatically so you need to adjust for any doors you
may have either with a V or little cleats that are designed to hold the
snow.

We had snow slide off that left a 4' deep pile of snow where it slid off.

As for hail we had a storm where it destroyed my asphalt roof left fist
sized holes in the sky lights.

The metal roof had dimples in it but in a couple of years of freezing and
hot weather they all worked out!

I would go with a metal roof in a heartbeat.


Wayne
"Brett Philp" wrote in message
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I live in Ontario Canada and I'm considering replacing my 1700 sqft
asphalt roof with either Steel or Aluminum metal roof. I've spoken to
Classic Products ($15k cdn) as well as Hy-Grade ($10k cdn) and they
both seem like good products.

I've heard that Steel can loose it's finish. Anyone with any
experience with either Steel or Aluminium that can comment on the
value would be greatly appreciated!

Also I'm told the standard is to install straight over my existing
roof... any thoughts on that? What about mold, fire, weight, sound
and home heating?

Also anyone experienced with either company I'd love to hear your
thoughts!

Thanks,