Tag: metal roofs

Top 4 Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofs

A blue house with a chimney and a grey metal roof in CT, MA, NH, or RI

Metal is perhaps the greenest roofing material you can buy. If you seriously want to minimize your home’s impact on the environment, it’s your best bet. According to Classic Metal Roofs, here are four environmental benefits of metal roofs: Reducing Carbon Gas Emission Generally, metal roofing systems are both reflective and emissive. They deflect most… ( read more )

An Energy-Efficient Metal Roof Can Save Dollars

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Historically, nobody thinks about how an energy-efficient metal roof can save dollars. In fact, it’s traditionally the least energy-efficient part of the home exterior. However, the advent of “cool” metal products have changed the perception of homeowners toward roofs. How exactly can an energy-efficient metal roof help lower your utility bills and improve your home’s… ( read more )

Why Metal Roofs Withstand High Winds Best

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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 )

Making a Statement with Zinc Roofing

If the goal is to have your home or buildings make an architectural impact, then moving beyond ordinary roofing materials and practices is a must. In areas where traditional asphalt shingles dominate the roofing market, switching to a metal roof can often make a statement. To take metal roofing to the next level, zinc roofing… ( read more )

Share the Metal Roofing Love for a Chance to Win

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Homeowners love metal roofs, and it’s easy to understand why. With great styles, long-lasting protection and exceptional performance, metal roofs have now become the second most popular choice for roofs among U.S. homeowners, according to a recent survey conducted by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). And demand is continuing to increase as more customers realize… ( read more )