Snow Roof Damage a Common Occurrence, But Often Preventable The winter season in New England is notorious for its dreadful snow storms. Looking back, on January 18, 1978, when a prominent 10-day long storm hit Hartford, Connecticut, the Civic Center roof tumbled down to pieces due to the excessive weight of accumulated ice and snow…. ( read more )
March 7, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing
When initiating the process to begin planning for a standing seam metal roofing system, or one based on metal roofing shingles, it is important to choose a product that it is suitable for your basic needs. What meets your criteria? What type of roofing meets the needs of your home? Are you staying in your… ( read more )
February 25, 2014 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing
The Classic Metal Roofs website has a new look for the new year, including a new logo. We invite you to come and look around. The Classic Metal Roofs management
December 26, 2013 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog
The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy last week unveiled its Bioeconomy Blueprint, a collection of actions for federal agencies to promote economic growth based on advances in life sciences research. But also last week, an entrepreneur and financial adviser in the energy field pointed out in a paper that for the government… ( read more )
May 16, 2012 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Blog
Students at New Haven’s Endeavour Middle School are being blown away by the school’s new alternative energy curriculum. The school’s new 60-foot tall wind turbine … is also being blown away but in a bit more literal way. The wind turbine was installed at the school to help the students get hands-on with the wind… ( read more )
May 9, 2012 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Green News, Wind Energy, Wind Power