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Metal Roof Installation Tips for Do-It-Yourselfers

Appreciated for its ease of installation, superior fire resistance and lightweight design, metal roofing is a durable, attractive roofing choice for homes and businesses. With a few essential tools, a safe ladder and heavy-duty work boots, metal roof installation is fairly straightforward. However, copper, aluminum and steel roofing sheets can be unwieldy and hard to [...]

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Metal Roofing Material Options: Aluminum vs. Steel

Metal roofing has always been a popular choice for business and industrial applications, but with the development of new finishes, it is rapidly gaining popularity for home roofing, as well. Today’s metal roofing can be coated with acrylic topcoats and finishes that allow a wide range of options, even mimicking other types of roofing such [...]

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5 Frequently Asked Questions about Metal Roofs

Metal roofing is an enduring New Jersey favorite because of its durability and low-maintenance design. If you’ve considered a metal roof for your home or business, read on for LGC’s helpful answers to five common metal roof questions. 1. Why should I choose a metal roof over other materials? Metal roofs offer a number of [...]

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Benefits of Composite Slate Roofing

Slate roofing is one of the most beautiful, enduring roofing options on the market, but it may be out of your budget. With composite slate roofing (also called synthetic slate, you can enjoy the performance, aesthetic value and durability of slate—without the price tag. Consider the four major benefits of a composite slate roof Money [...]

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Standing Seam Metal Roofing is Your Best Roofing Choice

According to the American Iron and Steel Institute, standing seam metal roofing is one of the most exciting roofing technology breakthroughs of the last two decades. The AISI also reports that metal roofing has been used on more than 50% of low-rise warehouses and commercial facilities over the last five years. Why? Standing seam metal [...]

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Metal Roofing – Common Problems and Repair Solutions

image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/carbonnyc/ / CC BY 2.0 Metal Roofing Benefits Metal roofing is a favorite of New Jersey homeowners due to its many practical benefits, which include: Energy savings – Metal roofs are high in heat reflectivity, which helps with utility bills and improves the general energy efficiency of your house. Safety – Metal roofs [...]

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Selecting a Metal Roof – 5 Buyer Tips

It’s important to consider both function and aesthetics when selecting a roof for your home, and many homeowners choose metal roofing because of its durability and stylish design. In addition, metal roofing adds value to homes through its insulative benefits—which can lead to reduced utility costs, lower insurance premiums, home appreciation and tax credits. Buyer [...]

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5 Reasons Why Metal Roof Is Best

Installing a standing seam metal roof is a long term investment. It is a perfect choice for somebody who can afford to pay a little more upfront and then enjoy the longevity and durability of their maintenance-free roof. Although this type of roof costs more then others, metal roof is a perfect choice for consumer [...]

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