Category: Technical

Aluminum vs. Galvanized/Galvalume Metal Roofs

standing seam metal roof in dove gray on a house in MA, CT, NH or RI

It can be difficult and overwhelming when deciding which metal is the best choice for your metal roof project with so many products on the market. One of the biggest decisions to make is the metal you will use. That’s why our expert metal roofing contractors at Classic Metal Roofs in CT, MA, RI, and… ( read more )

Painting and Protecting Metal Roofing: Anodized vs. Paint vs. Powder Coating

Colors for Kynar layer systems for metal roofs in MA, CT, NH, or RI

Any roof, no matter the style or color, is only a good one if it is durable and does not leak. Versatile and malleable, aluminum roofing is a wise, cost-effective option for your home. There are three good options for protecting metal roofing. Paint protects surfaces and adds color, but metal roofing is different from… ( read more )

How to Properly Flash Roof Pitch Transitions with Standing Seam Metal Roofs … “The Right Stuff”

Pitch Transitions Are a Common Roof Detail A roof pitch transition is a line in the roof plane that changes pitch. The roof plane goes from one pitch to a lower pitch. This is a fairly common roof detail. We see this quite frequently in Log Home roofs with porches, for example. See the illustration… ( read more )

Roof Insulation & Ventilation in Log and Timber Frame Homes

New England is a mecca for Log and Timber framed homes. It is also known for some of the craziest weather extremes and weather swings in the country. Roof insulation, as well as roof ventilation, is a topic that comes up in our daily conversations with our clients. What is the correct way to insulate… ( read more )

Why Metal Roof Snow Brakes Should Be Thought About In the Spring and Summer

The flowers beginning to bloom are only one of the many beautiful manifestations of the calm, tranquil, and spring-defining month of May. As the summer is approaching, we are seeing warmer and sunnier afternoons. The metal roofing industry is beginning its yearly cycle and homeowners all over New England are simultaneously looking to get a… ( read more )