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Maintenance Tips to Maximize Your Metal Roof’s Life

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The beauty of having a metal roofing system is minimal maintenance. Compared with asphalt shingle roofs, those made from aluminum, zinc, or copper can live up to seven times longer without needing as much attention. That said, an average metal roof would still need some special maintenance every now and then to retain its charm… ( read more )

Basic Things to Know About Aluminum Metal Roofing

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Metal roofs are second only 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 only edge of asphalt shingles over other metal is upfront… ( 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 )

The Home Improvement That Will Reward Me With The Best Return On My Investment

Three homes with metal roofs

The results are in. There is a consensus on the subject. Sites around the web agree that one of the best home improvements that you can make on your home is a new roof! We have compiled a list of sites to make your research a little easier. See why Lifetime metal roofing is the… ( read more )