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How Solar Panels are Attached to Metal Roofs

solar panels on the metal roof of a brown house in MA, CT, NH, or RI

In most cases, installing a solar energy system requires screws in the roof to attach the rail upon which the solar panels sit. Homeowners worry a lot about poking screw holes in their roofs. I get it. I’m a homeowner too.  I’m here to tell you, don’t worry. New England Clean Energy has been installing… ( read more )

Walkability of Metal Roofs

two types of metal roofs intersect for a home in MA, CT, RI, or NH

When you need to inspect your roof and its coatings, sometimes the best way is to walk on the roof. However, the walkability of metal roofs can be a dangerous and scary thought. After all, damage to the roof can put you and your home at risk. That’s why our metal roofing company assures you… ( read more )

Metal Roof Myths and Reality, Plus Oil Canning

Metal Roof Myths and Reality Plus Oil Cannin

Many homeowners try to find the best material, based on looks, resistance, lifespan, and practicality. That can make it hard to get one that fits your needs. As a metal roofing contractor, we deal with metal roofing installations daily. However, some people are uncertain about our roofs, due to some myths they might have heard…. ( read more )

Metal Roofs Installed on Complex Roof Structures Like Geodesic Domes in MA

A metal roof was installed on the Geodesic Domes in MA

Roofing any structure in metal is something that only skilled and specialized roofers can do. Metal roofers in MA, like Classic Metal Roofs, have developed great ways to cover virtually any structure. Durability and Longevity Aluminum standing seam and aluminum shingle roofing is well known for exceptional durability and longevity. It will not crack, shrink,… ( read more )

Why Should You Care About Quality?

a standing seam metal roof in grey with a view from above

The metal roofing industry has been growing quickly for some time now. Metal’s share of the residential roofing market has gone from the low single digits 15-20 years ago to the low to mid teens today. With that kind of growth comes the risk of lower quality products. As manufacturers and contractors enter the industry,… ( read more )