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Originally Posted by champion6
Regarding whether they are allowed -- better call or visit ARC for the answer as it applies to YOUR home. Below is an article from the online news site.
ARC member makes case for metal roofs on homes in The Villages
By Meta Minton - November 9, 2018
An Architectural Review Committee member is making the case for metal roofs on homes in The Villages.
Cary Sternberg, who said he was speaking as a Villages resident and not necessarily as a member of the ARC, addressed the topic Friday afternoon before the Community Development District 4 Board of Supervisors.
Sternberg, who lives in CDD 4, said metal roofs can act as a solar device, keeping homes cooler and cutting down on the need for electricity.
“The IRS recognizes it as a tax credit for energy efficiency,” Sternberg said.
He predicted that the Developer will likely start putting metal roofs on new homes. “Any time the Developer does something, people see it and want to do it, too,” Sternberg said.
Deborah Tripp, of the Village of Chatham put a metal roof on her home at 17384 SE 72nd Deer Run Avenue. Now she’s fighting to keep her metal roof after a complaint was lodged with Community Standards. Metal roofs are not currently permitted.
Her case had been going on since June.
CDD 4 took no action on metal roofs, but the topic is likely to show up on a future agenda.
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They do look nice, and the rec centers and mail box sheds do have them....
couple of thoughts to consider:
check out the IRS allowed energy tax credit...I believe that it has a $500 lifetime limit
Also, unless you're in your 50's and plan to stay in this house forever...give a realtor a call to see how much additional value a metal roof has in a resale that might help you figure out how much of the added cost of a metal roof you might potentially recover when you ultimately sell
bottom line is if you like the look, it is allowed and you want to spend the coin, do it
heck if it's too noisy during storms you can buy a 'white sound' machine for the bedroom