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Loose Asphalt Shingle Granules: Should You Worry?

grey asphalt shingles do not last as long as metal roof shingles in MA, CT, NH, and RI

Asphalt shingle roofs feature an outer layer coated with granules, which provides the roofing colors and protects the asphalt layer from UV rays. These granules come loose during the asphalt shingle roof’s service life. Should you be worried about it? Metal roofing installation contractor Classic Metal Roofs LLC shares an in-depth look. What Causes Loose… ( read more )

Benefits of Metal Shingle Roofing

Charcoal Metal Shingle Roofing on cream house in RI

Shelter from the Elements Abraham Maslow was a 20th-century American psychologist who identified the five basic needs of mankind. Those needs, listed starting with the most critical, are Physiological, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization. The second of those most important needs is Safety which includes Shelter from the elements. Throughout history, mankind has… ( read more )

Rev up Rooftop Performance in Hot Weather

a metal roof keeping a house cool in hot weather in MA, CT, NH, or RI

Learn how choosing the right roof can help you beat the summertime heat There’s a good reason why some homeowners sometimes describe their energy costs as “through the roof” during the spring and summer hot weather seasons. It’s true that by using subpar roofing material and inadequate installation methods, your roof can be the least… ( read more )

Have a Safe Ladderless Roof Inspection

a metal shingle roof before a ladderless roof inspection in MA, CT, NH or RI

Whether it’s a metal roof or not, metal roofing contractors will tell you that you have to perform routine checks on your roof to make sure they’re in top condition. Usually, this involves getting a ladder to get up there and get the job done, but what if you don’t have a ladder? Ladderless Roof… ( read more )

The Qualities That Make Metal Roofs Resilient

close-up of a red standing seam metal roof on a home in MA, CT, NH or RI

Metal roofs are nothing if not resilient. With proper care and maintenance, metal roofs can last 100 years or so; 5-6 times as long as the typical asphalt shingle roof. Metal roofing installation specialist shares an in-depth look at what makes metal such a resilient roofing system. Impact Resistance Compared to most other roofing types,… ( read more )