Metal Roofs are becoming increasing popular due to the fact that are extremely long lasting and perform better in all types of weather conditions. From being able to shed rain and snow, to withstanding high winds and scortching temperatures. However, each type of metal roofs has it's own advantages and disadvantages and knowing what these pros and cons are will be helpful in deciding which type of metal roof is right for you. That being said, here are the advantages and disadvantages of a colorbond roof.
What is Colorbond?
Colorbond is a coated steel material manufactured by Bluescope steel. In recent years this material has been gaining popularity among contractors, and business and homeowners alike. Here are the advantages of owning a Colorbond roof.

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  Perfect for buildings that have no pitch or very little pitch as water will still run off this type of roofing.


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  Comes in a wide variety of colors, which allows your roof to compliment not compete with the color of your home.


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  Gves your home a neat, modern appearance.


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  It is long lasting and light weight.


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  In many cases this material can actually be cheaper than tile roofing.


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  It holds steady in high winds and rain and snow slides right off and is easily removed.


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  Because the color is bonded to the metal, it doesn't need painting as often as other metal roofing materials.


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  It's lower in maintenance than many other materials.


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  If this roof is properly installed it can cut down on heating and cooling cost.

As you can see Colorbond has many advantages over other types of materials including some other types of metal roofing. However, as great as this is, there are still some disadvantages you need to be aware of.

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  While colorbond doesn't need painting every year or every other year like some materials the color does deteriorate around the 10 year mark and needs to be refinished.


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  This roofing can also be somewhat noisy unless an acoustic blanket is placed down before the roofing is put on.


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  If you decide to install central air conditioning after the Colorbond roof is put on, the roof will actually need to cut for the air conditioning unit to be installed.

While a Colorbond roof is not exactly maintenance free, it does need less maintenance than most other roofing materials. The fact that it can save you money each year on those energy bills will probably more than pay for the refinishing this type of roof needs every ten years or so.
Most people find the advantages of a Colorbond roof outweigh the disadvantages, but it really is up to each individual to decide if a Colorbond roof is right for them. Hopefully knowing the pros and cons of this type of roof will help you to choose the right roofing material to meet your needs.