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
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
Don Hickman’s slogan for his company, Hickman Metal Roofing in Gainesville, Florida, is, “This ain’t your granddad’s tin roof!” Metal roofs have evolved significantly from the days when they were most commonly used on barns. Today’s metal roofs come in a variety of styles and colors and can even look like slate and asphalt shingles…. ( read more )
May 9, 2012 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Green News, Metal Roofing
The economy may be on the upswing, but it was clear at Saturday’s North Central Florida Home Show in Gainesville that whatever additional cash people may have in their pockets, they don’t want to spend it on heating and cooling their homes. Vendors selling energy-saving materials from reflective insulation to solar panels were popular stops… ( read more )
April 30, 2012 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Green News, Metal Roofing