When you think of replacement roofs, as a homeowner, you’re usually thinking of asphalt roofing, but, in reality, it is a catch-all term that refers to a wide range of roofs made from varying materials. There’s a lot to choose from, apart from an asphalt roof, and it’s important that you pick the best metal… ( read more )
July 26, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog
Buying an aluminum, zinc, or copper roof can hurt your pocket not because of its price but because of poor planning. Like any other big-ticket purchase, to keep your roof replacement project on budget, it is wise to budget for it and avoid spending more than you expect. To make your home better in different… ( read more )
July 24, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog
Metal roofs are second only to asphalt shingle roofs in terms of popularity, but the gap becomes narrower each year. According to the latest study by Dodge Data and Analytics, the market share of metal jumped from 11% in 2015 to 14% in 2016. The only edge of asphalt shingles over other metal is upfront… ( read more )
July 24, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Information
Many asphalt shingles are marketed to be resistant to wind damage, but the superior performance of metal roofing products is indisputable. In fact, FEMA, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency itself, recommends metal roofs for high-wind regions. If your location usually gets winds blowing over 90 mph, a zinc, copper, or aluminum roof is an… ( read more )
July 19, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog
There are all kinds of metal roofs on the market, but how do you know which one is going to be a forever, permanent metal roof? Telltale signs that some metal roofs installed on residential homes are not going to last forever are visible clues on the way they are installed and the not so… ( read more )
June 21, 2018 | By Bryan Rusch | Filed under: Blog