Many homeowners try to find the best material, based on looks, resistance, lifespan, and practicality. That can make it hard to get one that fits your needs. As a metal roofing contractor, we deal with metal roofing installations daily. However, some people are uncertain about our roofs, due to some myths they might have heard…. ( read more )
September 13, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
The metal roofing industry has been growing quickly for some time now. Metal’s share of the residential roofing market has gone from the low single digits 15-20 years ago to the low to mid teens today. With that kind of growth comes the risk of lower quality products. As manufacturers and contractors enter the industry,… ( read more )
August 30, 2018 | By Todd Miller | Filed under: Blog
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 )
August 21, 2018 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing
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
The roof deck is that part of the roof which provides the structural support for the installation of the roofing underlayments and the visible finished roofing material. The structural parts of the roof are also known as the roofing substrate. Builders refer to the substrate below the finished roofing material as sheathing, plywood, or decking…. ( read more )
August 17, 2018 | By Bryan Rusch | Filed under: Blog, Metal Roofing