If you haven't looked at metal roofing lately, you're in for a surprise. If you're thinking of the backwater shed with shiny metal roofing, unattractive but utilitarian, that's no longer the case. Today, this type of roofing comes in a number of attractive colors and finishes. You'd never believe it was metal. If you get bids from roofing contractors, compare the cost of shingles, composition and terracotta tiles with that of metal roofing. Not only are materials less costly, but the labor and time involved are a fraction of the other roofing options. Wow! What a difference! In terms of safety, metal roofing is not subject to burning embers in a fire.