• Tin roofing is a roofing system that is comprised of tiles constructed from steel and coated with tin. The steel is used to strengthen the tiles while the tin coating prevents corrosion and rusting. Tin roofing is a popular choice among homeowners because it has numerous benefits over other materials.
  
  

Cost

• One primary consideration when installing a new roof is the price; a tin roof is one of the more affordable options to choose from. The process of coating metal tiles with tin is relatively simple which makes the product fairly cheap to both buy and install.
  
  

Durability

• Tin roofing is resistant to corrosion, rusting, insects and rot. Even the cheapest tin roofs will typically last more than 25 years, which is twice that of asphalt roofing. It is not uncommon for a professionally installed tin roof to last more than 50 years.
  
  

Fire Resistant

• Tin roofs are given a high fire rating because metal is resistant to fire. If you live in an area where wildfires are common, a tin roof offers protection from airborne embers that could be a potential fire threat to conventional roofing.
  
  

Ease of Installation

• Most tin roofing is manufactured in multi-shingle sections of large sheets. These large sheets are quick to install for any adept contractor.
  
  

Lightweight

• The typical tin roof is 1/5 the weight of a shingled roof and 1/8 the weight of a concrete roof. If you are installing a tin roof on top of an overhang or addition, you can often downsize the support needed.
  
  

Heat Conduction

• Metal is a good conductor of heat which means tin roofing is not the best insulator in cold climates. In warm climates, however, tin roofing becomes an excellent insulator--due to the fact that the tin reflects a large amount of radiant heat from the sun.
  
  

Less Snow Accumulation

• The slick surface of a tin roof combined with its conductive properties makes it ideal for shedding snow. As soon as the ambient heat rises a few degrees, any snowfall that has accumulated on the roof often slides right off.
  
  

Roof Pitch

• Tin roofing does not require a large roof pitch to prevent leaking. Even a small roof grade is enough to keep a properly installed tin roof watertight.