Among many of the frequently asked questions we receive, the first and most prominent of them all is, of course, “How much does a metal roof cost?” This is the number one question our consultants receive from homeowners all over New England. This is also the number one question we usually cannot answer over the… ( read more )
April 16, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Metal Roofing
Boston Public Garden, Boston, MA. Credit to: MOTT. The Northern Hemisphere is beginning to tilt towards the sun as we are approaching warmer weather. The snow is melting, and homeowners all over New England are simultaneously beginning to do work on their homes. A common question among homeowners is when the best time is to… ( read more )
March 21, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing
Advanced metal roofing technology that has sprung up over the last few decades includes reflective paints to increase energy efficiency, solar shingles that actually captures the sun’s energy and convert it into electrical energy, and metal roof components that interlock. Metal roofing on a home, in a way, can resemble a knight in armor …… ( read more )
March 14, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Green News, Metal Roofing, Solar Energy
Snow Roof Damage a Common Occurrence, But Often Preventable The winter season in New England is notorious for its dreadful snow storms. Looking back, on January 18, 1978, when a prominent 10-day long storm hit Hartford, Connecticut, the Civic Center roof tumbled down to pieces due to the excessive weight of accumulated ice and snow…. ( read more )
March 7, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing
When initiating the process to begin planning for a standing seam metal roofing system, or one based on metal roofing shingles, it is important to choose a product that it is suitable for your basic needs. What meets your criteria? What type of roofing meets the needs of your home? Are you staying in your… ( read more )
February 25, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing