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Will A Metal Roof Avoid Ice Dams?

February 11, 2010

I am often asked whether a metal roof can help someone avoid wintertime ice dams and the resulting damage to their roofs and homes. Generally, the answer to that question is “yes,” but there are several things to keep in mind. Six Tips for Avoiding Ice Dams with a Metal Roof  Any time you re-roof… ( read more )

Ice and Snow?

February 10, 2010

In many areas of the country, this has been a horrible winter for ice and snow. While this situation is a homeowner’s nightmare, it will keep roofing contractors very busy in the Spring. Check out my podcast on ice dams. It will help you understand why ice and snow ends up being so damaging to roofs.