The most exciting history lesson you will ever experience. With copper roofing, zinc roofing, and aluminum roofing increasingly becoming some of the more common home improvement endeavors in the New England area, many wonder if history has actually proven the multitude of positive statements spoken about these sorts of lifetime metal roofing systems. Many homeowners… ( read more )
March 31, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Metal Roofing
There are a variety of different metals and chemistry’s that many aluminum metal roofing contractors both install and recommend. When the consultants on our team speak with homeowners looking for information on metal roofing systems, one of the most common question they are frequently asked is, “What type of metal is best for my home?”… ( read more )
March 24, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: 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