So you have decided on an aluminum metal roof for your home. You have made a great decision. The next question you might want to ask yourself is who is going to install my new roof? Is the company I purchased my roof from installing it with their own employees, or is some other company, maybe a subcontractor, going to do the installation? You might ask, what is the big deal if a subcontractor is going to be installing my new metal roof?
May 18, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing, Testimonials
The sales/consultation process: How the contractors approach you, the homeowner, is a very important step. This interaction between you and the company representative is an indication of the way the company operates and how it treats its clients.
May 10, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing, Testimonials
Summary: Aluminum metal roofing can boost a building’s LEED® rating significantly, raising the energy efficiency of a home and passing significant savings on to the client. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council suggested that Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certified buildings averaged an ENERGY STAR® score of 89 out… ( read more )
March 2, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Green News, Metal Roofing
Any roof, no matter the style or color, is only a good one if it is durable and does not leak. Versatile and malleable, aluminum roofing is a wise, cost-effective option for your home. There are three good options for protecting metal roofing. Paint protects surfaces and adds color, but metal roofing is different from… ( read more )
February 15, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Green News, Metal Roofing, Technical
There are many pages and blog posts on this Classic Metal Roofs website which contrast the merits of aluminum metal roofs versus asphalt shingle roofs – to the advantage of the former, of course. We do not claim to be unbiased on this matter! Below we lay out the pros and cons of each in succinct table display form, for those who just like to cut to the bottom line, or for those of you who are just starting to educate themselves on the subject.
February 3, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Green News, Metal Roofing