February 23, 2017
Metal roofs provide a great base for the installation of photovoltaic solar panels. Fact is, the solar panels may last longer than a shorter life roofing system will. You do not want to have to someday remove the solar panels so that you can install a new roof. If you buy a metal roof and… ( read more )
There are many types of metal roofs available today. While we are happy to help you in your research, let me try to break things down as simply as possible. First, there are painted metal roofs and unpainted. The unpainted ones are natural metals such as copper and zinc. Steel and aluminum roofs though will… ( read more )
If your home has a mansard style roof, then you have a very unique opportunity. Mansard roofs make up a great deal of a home’s visible exterior. The product installed on these roofs can either add curb appeal or detract from a home’s beauty. Additionally, mansard roofs have a great deal to do with the… ( read more )
Every once in awhile, we run into buildings that have flared gables. You can recognize these situations because the ridge or peak of the roof is wider than the base of the roof. These are also often called flying gables. These gables must be handled very carefully with metal roofs. Any debris which ends up… ( read more )
We often get asked about the use of snow guards or snow fences on roofs. Fact is, if the sun comes out and there is a layer of snow on a metal roof, that snow will likely slide quickly at some point. Radiant heat from the sun passes through the snow load and strikes the… ( read more )
February 22, 2017
Metal offers a surprisingly low weight roofing option. Aluminum weighs about a half pound per square foot while steel weighs around a pound depending upon the exact product. This compares to 3 – 4 pounds for asphalt shingles and as many as 15 – 20 pounds for tile roofing. Lower weight roofing materials make sense… ( read more )