Real wood shakes are beautiful but fragile. They are susceptible to "cupping," splitting, and moss growth. Shake style metal roofing, however, is engineered to last . It won’t crack under the sun or degrade due to moisture. 2. Fire Resistance
Furthermore, metal roofs have a high ROI (Return on Investment). Realtors often cite metal roofing as a feature that boosts resale value because buyers know they won't have to worry about the roof for a generation.
