Category: Articles

“The Competition” vs. Classic Metal Roofs

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Over the past several years, aluminum metal roofing has gained extraordinary popularity among homeowners. We are going to do a comparison study between competitor metal roofing companies and our company, Classic Metal Roofs, LLC …

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

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.

Metal Roofs – Aluminum vs Galvanized/Galvalume

All Metal Roofs Are Not Created Equal The benefits of metal roofing in New England cannot be disputed. Although not all metal roofs are created equal, nor are they installed in the same manner. We are going to cover a vital item that is highly significant when it comes to residential applications. That is the… ( read more )