Author: Mike Gonet

Metal Roofing Leads to LEED Rating Energy Savings: Why Choose Aluminum

Summary: Aluminum metal roofing can boost a building’s LEED® rating significantly, raising the energy efficiency of a home and passing significant savings on to the client. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council suggested that Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certified buildings averaged an ENERGY STAR® score of 89 out… ( read more )

Painting and Protecting Metal Roofing: Anodized vs. Paint vs. Powder Coating

Colors for Kynar layer systems for metal roofs in MA, CT, NH, or RI

Any roof, no matter the style or color, is only a good one if it is durable and does not leak. Versatile and malleable, aluminum roofing is a wise, cost-effective option for your home. There are three good options for protecting metal roofing. Paint protects surfaces and adds color, but metal roofing is different from… ( read more )

Aluminum Metal Roofs vs. Asphalt Shingles

There are many pages and blog posts on this Classic Metal Roofs website which contrast the merits of aluminum metal roofs versus asphalt shingle roofs – to the advantage of the former, of course. We do not claim to be unbiased on this matter! Below we lay out the pros and cons of each in succinct table display form, for those who just like to cut to the bottom line, or for those of you who are just starting to educate themselves on the subject.

How to Properly Flash Roof Pitch Transitions with Standing Seam Metal Roofs … “The Right Stuff”

Pitch Transitions Are a Common Roof Detail A roof pitch transition is a line in the roof plane that changes pitch. The roof plane goes from one pitch to a lower pitch. This is a fairly common roof detail. We see this quite frequently in Log Home roofs with porches, for example. See the illustration… ( read more )

Why Metal Roofing Makes Maintenance a Breeze

Aluminum, copper, and zinc roof materials offer great durability and weather resistance. Learn why metal roofing requires almost zero regular maintenance.