Most building contractors and architects will tell you that the best kind of material for high wind locations is a metal roof. This might not seem like the most logical option right away, but metal roofs are great at and known for resisting high winds. In fact, some well-installed metal roofs can withstand hurricane-force up… ( read more )
February 22, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
Today, homeowners look to enhance energy efficiency in their homes. Many of them, in fact, are interested in projects that will keep their indoors comfortable while minimizing energy consumption and its costs. Installing an aluminum metal roof is one of the best things you can do to improve your home’s energy efficiency. Classic Metal Roofs… ( read more )
February 14, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
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 )
February 7, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Education
Highlighting Oxford “Slate” Metal ShinglesClassic Metal Roofs, LLC, a top metal roof installer in the southern New England area, talk about the features of one of its products, the Oxford “slate” metal shingles. Metal, in itself, is a malleable material. It means it can be bent or shaped into anything while retaining its durability. That’s one… ( read more )
January 31, 2019 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
International Organization for Standardization Most manufacturing industries have some sort of program in place which ensures the qualities and standards of their products. For many industries, that is ISO – the International Organization for Standardization. Several years ago, a number of forward-thinking metal roofing manufacturers wanted to create an ISO-like program that is specific to… ( read more )
January 24, 2019 | By Todd Miller | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing