Category: Buying a New Roof

Metal Roof Cost vs. Asphalt

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If you ask any roofer about metal roof cost vs. asphalt they’ll tell you that the metal roof is going to cost more than the asphalt roofing. However, if they don’t follow up by explaining that the installation and materials aren’t the only things you should look at, they’re doing you a disservice. Instead of… ( read more )

Metal Roofing Types and Profiles

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What Are the Various Metal Roofing Types or Profiles? There are many types of metal roofing for homes. Of the different types of metal roofing, not all of them are necessarily right for your home. Depending on your budget, one metal roofing system may be a better fit than another. There are a few ways… ( read more )

Ask Before You Buy a Roof: 6 Essential Questions

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After a long, harsh winter, spring is the time when many homeowners realize it’s finally time to replace their roofs. And because every re-roofing project is different, it’s important to ask your roofing contractor the right questions well in advance to ensure you are making the best decision for your home. According to Metal Roofing… ( read more )

Raising the Roof in 2021: Peak Roof Performance

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Throughout the U.S and Canada, 2020 was a prime time for roof replacements. Whether driven by an increased in home improvements, record low interest rates or severe weather and natural disasters, the re-roofing market experienced strong demand last year and shows no signs of slowing in 2021. In fact, it’s actually picking up. Make a… ( read more )