Metal Roofing: Cool Tin Roof

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

Terne roofs are historically appropriate, aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting, but they do require regular maintenance and painting.

The KlassicKolors Prepainted Terne Roof solves the maintenance issue. This roofing material is made with Terne II, which is a zinc and tin alloy. The factory-applied coating is offered in 20 stock colors and comes with a 30-year finish warranty.

No cats will complain about your hot tin roof because solar reflective pigments are used in the paint (which also reduces energy costs).

KlassicKolors Prepainted Terne Roof comes in varying dimensions.

Price is about $200 a square (October 2006).