Category: Education

Considering a Metal Shingle Roof?

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Consider Essential Criteria Whenever anyone is making a decision on what kind of roof to purchase for their home, I always encourage them to establish their Criteria. What are the “must-haves” for them when it comes to a new roof? As part of that, I guide them through a discussion that looks at things that… ( read more )

What you don’t know about metal roofing will definitely hurt you.

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What you don’t know can definitely hurt you when it comes to metal roofing.  Metal roofs are fast becoming a popular choice of homeowners here in MA, RI, CT, and NH. No doubt about it. In 1999, the residential market for metal was about 3% of roofs installed. Today that number is around 16%. That… ( read more )

Prevent Ice Dams to Avoid Winter Damage

A closeup of an ice dam with icicles hanging off of a roofline.

Avoid Costly Winter Damage Caused by Rooftop Ice Dams Throughout the U.S., cold snaps are hitting homeowners hard this winter with temperatures dipping down well below zero in many regions. The sudden freeze and thaw caused by conditions like a polar vortex can cause massive rooftop issues for homeowners who aren’t prepared. That’s because ice… ( read more )

Tearing Off Existing Roofing Gets More Expensive

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Waste disposal costs of demolition material have been consistently rising throughout 2017. Waste disposal services have largely eaten most, if not all, of the additional costs this year. In some instances, these waste services are taking material, such as asphalt, to landfills in other states. Landfills are closing and we are running out of room. … ( read more )

Metal Roofing and Snow Retention

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One of the major factors for homeowners when considering a metal roof in the Northeast is the fact that they shed the potential heavy buildup of snow, and protect the home from the damages that ice dams can create. While shedding snow and ice is a nice feature of metal roofing, it can also be… ( read more )