Tag: metal roofing

High Wind Locations Ideal for Metal Roof

Black metal roofing panels on grey house in RI CT MA NH

Most building contractors and architects will tell you that the best kind of material for high wind locations is a metal roof. This might not seem like the most logical option right away, but metal roofs are great at and known for resisting high winds. In fact, some well-installed metal roofs can withstand hurricane-force up… ( read more )

Does the Metal Roofing Industry Set Standards for Quality?

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International Organization for Standardization Most manufacturing industries have some sort of program in place which ensures the qualities and standards of their products. For many industries, that is ISO – the International Organization for Standardization. Several years ago, a number of forward-thinking metal roofing manufacturers wanted to create an ISO-like program that is specific to… ( read more )

What Should Be in a Roofing Estimate?

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Before starting a new project, make sure to meet your chosen metal roofing contractor. It may take several meetings and continuous correspondence (through email, phone, or text) before you agree on what you want to be done. When your contractor is ready, they should present you with a properly prepared roofing estimate, so you will… ( read more )

Galvanized vs. Galvalume Steel Roofs: What’s the Difference?

red steel roof on a house and front porch in MA, CT, NH, or RI

The affordability of steel is about the only blessing many homeowners who want to invest in a metal roofing system will receive. But it’s also a curse at the same time. Steel, as an iron-containing alloy, is bound to rust after enough exposure to moisture and oxygen. A rusty roof is always a weak and… ( read more )

Why Invest in an Aluminum Standing Seam Roof?

a standing seam metal roof with two peeks in MA, CT, NH, or RI

The aluminum standing seam roof system is one of the best metal roofs on the market. It lends itself to practically all slopes, brings eclectic charm to traditional homes, and accentuates the simplistic personality of modern and contemporary architectural styles. When made from aluminum instead of steel, it can offer a desirable balance between weather… ( read more )