Author: Mike Gonet

Now is the Time to Install Metal Roof Snow Retention

The view of the metal roof in Rhode Island

Although it may not seem like it, our first snowfall isn’t that far off. Most years, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut average one snowfall in November.  Rhode Island has snow a bit later into December, according to the Weather Channel. However, once we start seeing significant snow, it’s not too late for the installation of… ( read more )

Galvalume® Roofing vs Galvanized Roof Panels

Galvanized roof panels with rust in MA, CT, RI, NH

If you’ve decided that metal roofing is right for your home, you may have run into the terms galvanized roof panels or Galvalume® roof panels. Although one seems like a name brand, it really is a different type of coating on the metal. There are differences you should understand before making a decision, ideally with… ( read more )

Can Metal Roofing Withstand Hurricane Force Winds?

Metal Roofing

Although we don’t think of New England as a place where we have to worry about hurricane wind damage very often, with the potential of climate change, we need to start thinking about it on a more frequent basis. One of the reasons that metal roofing has become one of the most popular roofing products… ( read more )

IT’S TIME TO WINTERIZE YOUR ROOF: HOW TO AVOID COLD WEATHER DISASTERS

Time To Winterize Your Roof in MA

Winter is coming. No matter where you live, that means it’s time to tackle some essential roof care and maintenance. Whether you have asphalt, tile or metal roofing, don’t put off roof care. Surprise cold snaps and sub-zero temperatures—such as what homeowners in areas like Texas experienced last year—can come on suddenly and catch unsuspecting homeowners… ( read more )

Metal Roofs: All About Metal Alloys

Different colors of metal alloys in Rhode Island

  Understanding Base Metals to Make the Best Roof Choice for Your Home You may think of metal roofs as all the same, but just as there is a wide variety of designs, styles and colors to choose from, the metal roofing category itself actually encompasses a range of different alloy types–all of which have… ( read more )