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Why Is Metal Roofing in Popular in Massachusetts?

advantages of having a metal roof in Massachusetts

Weather continues to become more extreme. Summers are hotter and wetter than ever. Winters have extreme temperature changes. Sometimes there’s a lot of heavy snow and other times it’s ice. The changes in the weather in our area makes metal roofing a great solution no matter what we have this year and for years to… ( read more )

Why Consider Metal Roofing for Your Dormer?

The old house with metal roof and lamp light

If you’re replacing the roof on your home or planning an exterior renovation, consider metal roofing. If metal roofing on your entire roof isn’t in your budget or something you’re interested in, adding metal roofing to a dormer is a great way to add some visual interest to your home’s exterior. What is a Dormer?… ( read more )

Now is the Time to Install Metal Roof Snow Retention

The view of the metal roof in Rhode Island

Although it may not seem like it, our first snowfall isn’t that far off. Most years, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut average one snowfall in November.  Rhode Island has snow a bit later into December, according to the Weather Channel. However, once we start seeing significant snow, it’s not too late for the installation of… ( read more )

Galvalume® Roofing vs Galvanized Roof Panels

Galvanized roof panels with rust in MA, CT, RI, NH

If you’ve decided that metal roofing is right for your home, you may have run into the terms galvanized roof panels or Galvalume® roof panels. Although one seems like a name brand, it really is a different type of coating on the metal. There are differences you should understand before making a decision, ideally with… ( read more )

Can Metal Roofing Withstand Hurricane Force Winds?

Metal Roofing

Although we don’t think of New England as a place where we have to worry about hurricane wind damage very often, with the potential of climate change, we need to start thinking about it on a more frequent basis. One of the reasons that metal roofing has become one of the most popular roofing products… ( read more )