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New Hampshire, A Metal Roofing Mecca

People in New Hampshire prefer metal roofs, including this standing seam metal roof on a ranch home

If you live here, you already know that metal roofs are everywhere. If you don’t live in New Hampshire and come up to visit, you probably will make the comment, “Wow! Everywhere I look, I see metal roofs.” So, what’s with all the metal roofs in New Hampshire anyway? Well, from our perspective, there are… ( read more )

Common Metal Roof Problems and Their Solutions

standing seam metal roof in dove gray on a house in MA, CT, NH or RI

While metal roofs are durable, sturdy, and low-maintenance, they are not impenetrable or indestructible. Over time, especially if you don’t keep up with roofing maintenance, your metal roof can become damaged or corroded. You should inspect your metal roof seasonally by walking around the perimeter of your home and looking for problems. At Classic Metal… ( read more )

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 )