Avoid Costly Winter Damage Caused by Rooftop Ice Dams Throughout the U.S., cold snaps are hitting homeowners hard this winter with temperatures dipping down well below zero in many regions. The sudden freeze and thaw caused by conditions like a polar vortex can cause massive rooftop issues for homeowners who aren’t prepared. That’s because ice… ( read more )
February 7, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Education
Highlighting Oxford “Slate” Metal ShinglesClassic Metal Roofs, LLC, a top metal roof installer in the southern New England area, talk about the features of one of its products, the Oxford “slate” metal shingles. Metal, in itself, is a malleable material. It means it can be bent or shaped into anything while retaining its durability. That’s one… ( read more )
January 31, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
There is nothing better on a cold winter’s day (or night) than a steaming hot cup of bone broth, and it cures what ails you! I have two versions on this very easy recipe. The quick “Instant Pot” version and the traditional method of slow cooking on the stove top. Makes about 16 cups. Ingredients… ( read more )
January 28, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Family Recipes
How to Deal with Corrugated Metal Roof Leaks Properly A corrugated metal roof can make for an acceptable covering for out buildings and barns, but are definitely not the choice of discriminating homeowners. Being made of steel, they’re tough and wind-resistant when installed properly. They come in wide sheets to cover your entire roof with… ( read more )
January 10, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
How Much Does It Cost? One of the first questions I hear from homeowners, contractors, builders and many others when discussing a lifetime metal roof is, “How much does it cost?” And, while I do my very best to answer that question, what I really want to say to them is “You’re asking the wrong… ( read more )
January 3, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing