The next time you need a new roof installed, ask your roofing contractor about metal roofing. Metal roofing carries a wide variety of benefits over conventional roofing materials such as asphalt, slate or wood shingles. Metal roofing is an ideal choice for families that intend to live in their home over the long-term. Benefits of [...]
To many families, going green means recycling materials in the home, limiting the amount of waste produced, and buying food and other consumer goods locally. You can also protect the environment and save your family money by participating in green roofing. Green roofing simply means choosing eco-friendly roofing materials when it’s time to replace your [...]
Metal roofing has always been a popular option for commercial facilities, warehouses and agricultural buildings, and it continues to grow more popular in residential roofing, as well. Enjoyed for its look, versatility and durability, metal roofing is available in a wide range of colors, materials and styles. In fact, it is considered one of the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Gutter systems protect your New Jersey home from leaks and moisture damage, so it’s critical that you maintain them properly. When gutters leak or downspouts back up, water may accumulate around your foundation. As moisture continues to seep into the foundation’s surrounding soil, walls and floors may settle or crack and eventually cause costly damage [...]
image credit:http://www.flickr.com/photos/kikisdad/ / CC BY 2.0 If the metal roof on your home or business develops a leak, it’s important to locate and repair it quickly so you don’t incur damage to your drywall, floors, molding and insulation. While it may take awhile to find, there are several things to look for when you’re trying [...]
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 [...]
The National Roofing Contractors Association reports that metal roofs have become significantly more popular over the last ten years. If you tuned in for our September blog on metal roofing, you know that there are several materials options to choose from—depending on your personal taste and roofing requirements. But is a metal roof for you? [...]
If the thought of a metal roof conjures up images of industrial facilities and aging barns, it’s time to adjust your thinking. Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular among home and business owners, and their profiles are far more stylish than you might think. And while you’ll probably pay more upfront for a metal roof, [...]
