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 )
August 20, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
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 )
July 30, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
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 )
July 30, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, 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 )
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