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Metal Roof Valleys, The Right Stuff.

Metal Roof Valleys

Metal roofs can be attractive, functional, and sustainable. But what about the valleys? Does your roof have valleys? Classic Metal Roofs LLC discusses more below. Open Valleys Open valleys have the valley line covered by a valley component, not the primary roofing panel system. They’re first protected by a combination of proper underlayments and a… ( read more )

Aluminum Standing Seam Metal Roof Advantages

standing seam

To install metal roofing, it’s important to first weigh its advantages over asphalt, wood, and tile. And of the several types of metal roofing, a standing seam metal roof provides durable, lightweight, fire-resistant protection. Metal beats out conventional roofing materials in the following ways. Weight Compared to the weight of tile or concrete tile, aluminum metal roofing… ( read more )

Reasons to Switch From Asphalt Shingles to Aluminum Metal Roofs

metal roofs

Although asphalt shingles are one of the most common roofing types in the country, aluminum metal roofs have been proven to be the better option. Here, your local metal roof contractor, Classic Metal Roofs LLC, shows you why it’s smarter to choose an aluminum metal roof for your roof replacement. Weather Resistance Asphalt shingles don’t… ( read more )

Unforeseen Roof Decking Conditions for Metal Roofs

Resheath of a roof deck

The roof deck is that part of the roof which provides the structural support for the installation of the roofing underlayments and the visible finished roofing material. The structural parts of the roof are also known as the roofing substrate. Builders refer to the substrate below the finished roofing material as sheathing, plywood, or decking…. ( read more )

Origin, Decline, and Revival of Metal Roofs

Brown metal roof in Rhode Island

Contrary to popular belief, at least in southern New England, metal roofs are as old as time. You may think of them as the newest products on the market, but they’ve actually dominated the global architectural landscape for centuries. To appreciate the advantages of having a metal roof, Classic Metal Roofs shares a glimpse of… ( read more )