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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 )

Long-Term Lifetime Aluminum Metal Roof Care

long term care for a brown aluminum metal roof in MA, CT, NH or RI

Aluminum metal is fast becoming the standard material for modern residential roofing, with metal roofs widely praised for their durability, reliability, and long lifespan. Despite this, metal roofs aren’t invincible, and just like any roof, they do require proper care. In this post, our experts at Classic Metal Roofs share tips for long-term care for… ( read more )

Why Aluminum Is Widely Used in Construction

Aluminum Roof in West Warwick, RI

Aluminum is one of the most used building materials in the world. In America, the construction industry uses more than three billion pounds of aluminum per year; most of them for roofing installation projects. Here are the best reasons you should choose aluminum for metal roofing installation: It Comes in Numerous Shapes and Styles Aluminum… ( read more )

Basic Things to Know About Aluminum Metal Roofing

aluminum metal roofing

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 )