By making yourself aware of your region, surroundings and your available options, you will probably find yourself leaning toward one or two colors. With a little observation, what you select for your new building will bring satisfaction for many years to come.
Standing Seam Metal Roofs Offer Advanced Protection Against Fire And Wind
“Today’s metal roofing is a strong choice for even the most vulnerable structure,” asserted Robert Zabcik, PE in a recent white paper titled “Metal Roofing Performance and Wind Events.” He added, “It is well documented that buildings with secure, storm-resistant roofing materials like metal are less prone to damage from hurricanes and high-wind events. Metal roofing’s strength and durability provide safety and security for building owners and occupants alike.”
Can You Tell the Difference? Post Frame and Steel Frame Buildings
Look at the picture above- one of these buildings is post frame and one is steel frame. From the outside, you can’t tell which is which. Post Frame buildings feature large, solid-sawn posts or laminated wood columns. When they are embedded into the ground or attached to concrete footers, the posts allow the structure to […]
Are Metal Roofs Loud on Rainy Days?
According the the Metal Roofing Alliance, the answer is a definitive no. PORTLAND, Ore.—It’s a common debate as the peak rainy season approaches, especially among homeowners as they consider re-roofing projects this spring: Are metal roofs loud on rainy days, and if they are, is that a pro or a con? “Homeowners typically fall into […]
Metal Roofing Maintenance: 5 Simple Tips For The Season
PORTLAND, Ore.—Nearly 14 percent of U.S. homeowners now have metal roofs, which experts say is an especially good choice in the winter months thanks to the exceptional energy efficiency, low maintenance benefits and ability to hold up under heavy snow and ice that metal roofs offer. However, according to the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA), that’s […]