Metal roofing is a popular choice among homeowners who want to stay hurricane-ready for decades to come. However, not everyone loves the look of a standard, silver metal roof. For Floridians looking for something a little homier, a blue metal roof could be just what the contractor ordered.
We’re PITCH Roofing, and as your local metal roofing partner, we know what a blue metal roof can offer Florida homeowners. At the same time, we’re aware of potential downsides that you should know before committing to a metal roof replacement. Keep reading for our complete guide on whether blue metal roofing is right for your Florida home!
Why Blue Metal Roofs?
If you’ve recently heard the buzz around blue metal roofs, it can be a bit of a surprise. After all, of all the colors to choose from, why is blue making such headway in the Sunshine State? But there are good reasons why blue is such a popular choice for residential metal roofs. Let’s review some of the most common reasons that we see homeowners making the jump to a blue metal roof!
Great Local Aesthetics
If you live in a coastal area, a blue metal roof just makes sense. With the right coloring on your home, a blue roof is a great accent that reinforces the coastal aesthetic. This can help your home stand out without disrupting neighborhood aesthetics, and it’s a great way to increase your property’s curb appeal!
While blue metal roofs are popular along the coasts, you’ll want to make sure you’re using the right materials. Even Galvalume steel can rust when exposed to salty, coastal air. That’s why you’ll be best served by a blue aluminum roof, which is entirely immune to corrosion!
Full Metal Roofing Option
One concern we often hear from homeowners is that getting a blue metal roof could limit their options when choosing what type of metal roof to install. But the truth is that nearly any kind of metal roof is available in blue. So whether you’re looking for standing seam or 5V roofing, your color choice shouldn’t limit your options!
Many Shade Options
If you’ve seen one blue metal roof before and didn’t love the color, this could still be the right choice for you. From light to dark shades, there are plenty of shades of blue metal roofing on the market. This allows you to customize your home to your personal tastes, and it’s a great way to differentiate your home from a neighbor’s with a different shade of blue!
Downsides of a Blue Metal Roof in Florida
While there are many reasons to install a blue metal roof, the situation isn’t entirely positive. There are downsides of committing to a blue roof, and while they may not outweigh the good for you, it’s important to be aware of them before roofers start installing a new roof. Here are all of the downsides of getting a blue metal roof that you’ll want to be aware of!
Limited Aesthetic Options
A blue metal roof is a great look for any home. However, given that the roof is metal, you should be sure that a blue roof is something you’re ready to commit to. Standing seam metal roofs last for 40 to 70 years, so you’re going to be locked into whatever color you choose for a very long time.
This means that if you want to repaint your home down the line, you’ll be limited in your color options more so than if you had a traditional silver metal roof. While you’ll still have some ability to update and change your home’s aesthetic, it’s important to make sure you’re ready to commit to a blue roof before signing any contracts!
Blue Metal Roofs Need Repainting
Like with any kind of painted roof, Florida’s UV rays will eventually break down the pigments and lead to color fading. This is more noticeable in darker shades of blue, but it will eventually affect any kind of colored metal roof. You may also notice chalking, which leaves a white residue on your roof from the sun breaking down the paint on your panels.
Fortunately, a professional application of new paint will fix any aesthetic issues. But this is another expense you’ll need to budget for, so it benefits you to be aware of this going in rather than being surprised when the color starts to fade after 5 to 10 years!
Slightly Less Solar Reflection
Metal roofing is one of the best materials on the market for reflecting UV rays away from your property. This results in less wear and tear on your roof as well as lower monthly energy bills. But with a blue metal roof, you’re going to see slightly lower solar reflection than on an unpainted, silver metal roof.
Still, it isn’t as though paint fundamentally changes the nature of a metal roof. You’ll still enjoy great solar reflection even from a blue metal roof, it may just be a bit less than what you’d get from an unpainted metal roof.
Get a Free Estimate for a Blue Metal Roof
If you’re still interested in a blue metal roof, then you’re ready to move forward and make a decision using all the local information that you need. And at PITCH, we’re ready to help. With friendly customer service staff and veteran Florida contractors, we’re the local roofer you can trust with your metal roof replacement.
See for yourself when you sign up for a free, no-obligation roofing estimate. You can call us at 727-677-4824 or fill out our contact form, and we’ll send out a roofing pro to inspect your roof and discuss your style and color options. We’ll then prepare a detailed, itemized quote that completely eliminates guessing from the roofing process!
Installing a new metal roof is a big decision. But when you choose PITCH, we’ll make sure you’re completely confident in your choice and our workmanship. If you want to see what Roofing Done Right is all about, reach out to us today and give us the opportunity to earn your business!
Heather Ware is an In-House Roofing Specialist at PITCH Roofing. Working daily alongside our internal roofing teams, she translates complex Florida building codes and roofing techniques into clear, actionable advice for homeowners. With 4 years of experience in the Florida roofing industry, her goal is to ensure property owners have the exact facts they need to protect their investments.
