6 Tips for Metal Roofing Installation When preparing for metal roofing installation, you should keep the following tips in mind: Choose the metal roofing panel profile for the roof and understand the way the panels overlap. For example, tuff-rib and standing seam profiles have a different overlap and fastening system. View our panel profiles here. […]
Snow Guards and Your Metal Roof
Snow guards are an important part of your metal roof; they protect guttering, landscaping and even people from dangerous snowfall by breaking up the snow. This informative article from Levi’s Building Components, the makers of Snow Defender® Snow Guards, will help you understand their necessity and the different types available. To view the original article, […]
Getting Your Roof Ready for Winter
WINTER’S WRATH IS COMING: 7 QUICK TIPS TO BATTLE-PROOF YOUR ROOF To avoid cold weather disasters, The Metal Roofing Alliance says the time for action is now. PORTLAND, Ore. – The start of fall season means it’s time for homeowners to get ready for winter. That’s why leading […]
The Energy Efficiency of Metal Roofing
According to Darcie Meihoff of the Metal Roofing Alliance, the energy efficiency of metal roofing can put money back into your wallet. To read the original article, click here. CHOOSING THE RIGHT SPF FOR YOUR HOME: HOW TO BEAT THE HEAT THIS SUMMER Not all roofs are created equal, and that’s especially true when […]
Metal Roofing: The Green Choice
With all of the hype surrounding sustainability and green practices, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, especially when it comes to building materials. Metal roofing, however, has a clear record of being one of the most earth-friendly options on the market. Metal roofs are highly reflective, long lasting and recyclable, all of […]
The Skinny On Standing Seam Metal Roofs
Sherri Koones, a contributor to Forbes Magazine, writes an excellent article about what makes Standing Seam metal roofs a superior choice. See the original article here. Years ago, standing seam metal roofs were most often seen on commercial and agricultural buildings. However, in the last several years, they have become increasingly popular on homes. There […]