HOMEOWNERS Metal Roofs Attractive To Many Homeowners (NAPSA)—A growing number of homeowners who want to protect a home against severe weather are finding a metal roof to be an attractive investment. Experts say many metal roof- ing systems have a 120-mph wind rating and provide resistance to uplift from high winds that exty, ceeds many new building code requirements. feats) ms aSoe Experts say many metal roofing systems have a 120-mph wind rating and can make a home- owner eligible for tax credits. Another benefit offered by metal roofing is energy efficiency. Noted home improvement expert Don Zeman, host of “Homefront,” chose a metal roof to protect the historic home he recently pur- chased in Savannah. “I decided on a metal roof because it is durable, offers environmental benefits and it looks great, too.” Many insurance companies will give discounts of up to 35 percent for homes with a metal roof, while the federal government provides tax credits for home- owners who install a metal roof that meets federal Energy Star standards. To learn more, visit the Web site www.metalroofing.com.
