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Summer Is on the Way…We Hope!

A cedar house with a metal standing seam cool roof in MA, CT, NH, or RI

It’s been a rough winter and spring, we can only hope we finally have some nice summer weather in the forecast. Historically, nobody thought much about their roof when it came to energy efficiency. In fact, it was traditionally the least energy-efficient part of the home exterior. However, the advent of “cool” metal products have… ( read more )

This Month’s Savory Family Favorite Recipe

oven fried chicken

Oven Roasted “Fried” Chicken Enjoy my healthy version of “Fried” Chicken without the deep fryer. (Serves 4 people) Preheat oven to 350. Start by prepping one whole chicken, or 8 individual parts of your liking. You can use whatever parts of the chicken you’d like, white or dark meat or both. Next, make a seasoning… ( read more )

The Oxford Slate Aluminum Press Formed Metal Shingle – The Best Metal Shingle for your Home Bar None

Aluminum shingles used for a metal roof in MA, CT, NH, or RI

The interest in Lifetime aluminum metal shingles is growing nationally in the residential sector. How is the average homeowner able to tell which product and which installation is going to be the best for their home? There are several questions that the homeowner should be concerned with. Here they are. What is the actual thickness… ( read more )

Tips for Spring Re-Roofing Project Success Start With Planning Ahead

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With a hot U.S. housing market and still-favorable interest rates, the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) is predicting a heavier-than-usual demand for qualified metal roofing installers and contractors this season. For homeowners planning improvement projects this season, that means the time to swing into action is now. That’s especially true for metal roofing, which is booming… ( read more )

5 Basics About Metal Roofing

Metal roofs are only second to asphalt shingle roofs in terms of popularity, but the gap becomes narrower each year. According to the latest study by Dodge Data and Analytics, the market share of metal jumped from 11% in 2015 to 14% in 2016. The advantage of asphalt shingles over other materials is affordability. However,… ( read more )