Author: Mike Gonet

Do Gutter Guards Cause Ice Dams?

A close-up image of gutter guards on a house in MA, CT, NH, or RI.

Gutter Guards & Ice Dams: Insights from Classic Metal Roofs With winter approaching, you may be wondering how to protect your roof this year. You may be thinking about buying a gutter guard, but with rumors saying gutter guards cause ice dams, you may not know the right move to make. At Classic Roofs, we’re… ( read more )

Understanding What Is an Ice Dam & Its Impact in New England

Snow Retention on a Metal Roof in MA, CT, NH, or RI.

Deal With Ice Dams on Your Roof With Classic Metal Roofs As winter blankets our homes with a glistening layer of snow, the picturesque scenes can often mask potential threats to our roofs. One of the hidden dangers that homeowners may face during colder months is the formation of ice dams. Roofs play a pivotal… ( read more )

It’s Rainwater Harvest Season

rainwater collection systems and metal roofs in CT, MA, NH and RI

It’s easy to maximize your home’s precious water resources with a quality metal roof No matter where you live, water is a precious commodity. While places like the West Coast, Southwest, and Midwest are well-known for water shortages and annual droughts, homeowners everywhere are concerned about the increasingly limited supply of freshwater availability. With the… ( read more )

When Should You Replace the Roof on a Rental Property?

After the foundation, your rental property’s roof is the second most important structure in the building. Although most landlords don’t give as much time to the roof as they give the other parts of their building, the roof plays a more critical role than those other features, says Keyrenter Merrimack Valley. Roofs serve as a… ( read more )

Is Your Home Ready for Summer’s Biggest Threats?

Wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme heat: Depending on your location, it’s time to get your home prepared for this season’s most extreme weather. To ensure the ultimate protection, you may be surprised to learn that today’s quality metal roofs not only deliver beautiful architectural style and low maintenance curb appeal, they also offer much better protection… ( read more )