Now that I've been living in a home with a metal roof for the past 5 years, I would look into the affordability of investing in one for a newer home. If the ARC allows it - and I could afford it - I'd do it in a heartbeat. Metal roofs are safer in lightning prone areas, they can last between 40-70 years before they need replacing. You never have to worry about replacing shingles, though you do have to check the screws every year or so and apply sealant ever few years wherever there are screws (it's just a few hundred dollars every few years). They now come in different colors and styles, including a really nice ribbed matte finish which looks great on eaves and gables. You can save on insurance, with a metal roof.
Downside is they're crazy expensive. But they're an investment item. It can increase the value of your home, /and/ lower the risk of a potential buyer backing out unless you spring for a new roof when the old one is only 10 years old, because they're afraid of insurance issues.
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