50-year Durability
50-year Durability | Metal Roofing | Roofing | Newcomb
When the forests of Newcomb blaze with color in autumn and the mountains hurl winter storms, homeowners need a roof that shrugs off every season. HEP’s 50-year durability solution is crafted from premium steel panels that interlock to create a watertight shield, resisting wind uplift, hail impact, and relentless UV rays. This metal roofing system reflects summer heat, lowers cooling costs, and arrives in colors that echo the natural beauty surrounding your home—so strength never sacrifices style.
Local, licensed, and backed by half a century of experience, the HEP crew handles everything from precise measurements to debris-free cleanup. Your investment is protected by an industry-leading warranty and the confidence that skilled roofers are only minutes away if you ever need support. Choose the roof that lasts as long as your memories in Newcomb—choose HEP’s 50-year metal roofing today.
FAQs
What gives your 50-year metal roofing its exceptional durability compared to traditional shingles?
Our panels are manufactured from G-550 (high-tensile) steel that is coated with an advanced zinc-aluminium alloy and baked-on colour finish. This multi-layer system resists corrosion, UV breakdown, cracking and delamination. Unlike asphalt shingles that deteriorate after 15–20 years, the metal substrate retains its structural integrity for five decades or more, even under Newcomb’s salt-laden coastal air and high-wind events.
How does metal roofing handle Newcomb’s weather—especially strong winds, hail and salt spray?
Each panel is tested to AS 4040 for cyclonic wind loads and can withstand gusts exceeding 210 km/h, which is well above the highest recorded winds in the Geelong region. The smooth steel surface sheds hailstones without cracking, and any minor dents do not affect waterproofing. Our marine-grade coating provides superior resistance to salt spray, so rusting and colour fade are extremely limited even this close to Corio Bay.
Will a metal roof make my home hotter in summer?
No. The panels include a high IR-reflective paint system that bounces up to 70 % of solar heat away from the roof surface. When combined with standard sarking and R-3.5 bulk insulation, homeowners typically see summer attic temperatures 10–15 °C cooler than with dark asphalt shingles. That translates to lower air-conditioning loads and energy savings of 10–25 % over the year.
Is a 50-year metal roof noisy in rain or hail?
Modern metal roofs are installed over a continuous plywood deck with moisture membrane and insulation batts, which absorb much of the sound energy. Lab tests show indoor rain noise levels of 52–55 dB—about the same as a tiled roof and far below conversation volume (60 dB). If you require studio-grade silence, optional acoustic blankets can be added beneath the battens.
What maintenance does the roof require during its 50-year lifespan?
Very little. We recommend an annual hose-down of valleys and gutters to remove leaf debris, and a professional inspection every 5 years to verify fastening tension and sealant condition. The protective finish is self-washing in normal rainfall, so painting, moss treatments and re-shingling are unnecessary. All maintenance steps are covered in our transferable written warranty.
Isn’t metal roofing expensive? How does the life-cycle cost compare?
Up-front, a fitted metal roof costs roughly 30 % more than premium asphalt shingles. However, when you factor in the 50-year warranty (versus two asphalt replacements over the same period), zero repainting, lower insurance premiums, and energy savings, the overall life-cycle cost is about 35–40 % lower. Most Newcomb homeowners recoup the price difference within 12–15 years and enjoy decades of virtually cost-free protection thereafter.