Tag: aluminum metal shingles

Recycled-Recyclable Aluminum Metal Roofs Benefits

A dark red/brown metal roof made with recyclable aluminum in Southern New England

Roof replacement projects generate a lot of waste material from discarded roofing. Homeowners who care about how their roof impacts the environment should consider a metal roofing system when they have their roof replaced. Metal roofers Classic Metal Roofs LLC discuss the benefits of recycling and recyclable aluminum metal roofs. Aluminum Metal Is an Infinitely… ( read more )

Have a Safe Ladderless Roof Inspection

a metal shingle roof before a ladderless roof inspection in MA, CT, NH or RI

Whether it’s a metal roof or not, metal roofing contractors will tell you that you have to perform routine checks on your roof to make sure they’re in top condition. Usually, this involves getting a ladder to get up there and get the job done, but what if you don’t have a ladder? Ladderless Roof… ( read more )

5 Things to Consider When Adding a Dormer

Things to consider when adding a dormer in Stow, MA

Dormers are windows that are usually set vertically on a sloped roof and may even have its own roof. A dormer is  usually installed to make an attic and loft spaces more livable and can add to the beauty and value to your property. You can even add it on your metal roofs, provided you… ( read more )

Features of Oxford “Slate” Metal Shingles

metal roof shingles on a home meant to mimic oxford slate shingles

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 )

Galvanized vs. Galvalume Steel Roofs: What’s the Difference?

red steel roof on a house and front porch in MA, CT, NH, or RI

The affordability of steel is about the only blessing many homeowners who want to invest in a metal roofing system will receive. But it’s also a curse at the same time. Steel, as an iron-containing alloy, is bound to rust after enough exposure to moisture and oxygen. A rusty roof is always a weak and… ( read more )