Balancing comfort with cost can be an ongoing challenge in the summer. There’s nothing worse than shuffling aimlessly through your home, fanning yourself with whatever is closest, and moving from one cold-spot to the other. Luckily, you can utilize more than a few techniques to experience a cooler summer and save a few bucks on...
Metal siding can help any building seem proudly and professionally maintained, while also staying protected from the elements. Additionally, its easy-to-clean, uniform aesthetic can help any building increase its curb appeal and overall appearance. For this reason, learning how to install said siding can help you unlock the benefit of this most superior of materials. ...
When you have a patio, you want it to be somewhere you can actually sit, which often means building or buying a cover so that it stays out of the sun. Learning how to build a metal roof patio cover is important if you are looking into the DIY route, and if you take on...
Like any other building material, metal panels require proper handling and storage to maintain their integrity and prevent corrosion or warping. If you’ve purchased your metal roofing panels but aren’t yet ready to install, we will provide some guidance on how to best care for and store them in this article. Handling Metal Roofing Panels...
Installing a metal roof over part of your home is an excellent idea; metal roofs are strong and reliable, but they are also low-maintenance when they are installed correctly. In most cases, you will be installing the metal on a plywood substructure. It’s important to protect this substructure as it can be costly and inconvenient...
Metal roofing has become more popular not only with commercial clients but among residential homeowners. It’s easy to see why – modern metal roofing materials are durable, light, and available in a range of designer hues, providing long-term peace of mind. Thanks to metal roofing’s durability, roofing services can also offer their longest warranties on...
A corrugated metal fence can be a striking and effective addition to any home and landscape. That said, there is a lot to consider when it comes to style, color and design. Whether you’re in the market for a new fence or considering one as a future project, this article will help you in planning...
You’ve probably seen it before, but not paid much attention to it. That thin metal strip running around the perimeter of a lawn. That is what is known as metal landscape edging – and it plays an important part in the orderliness of a lawn. It is sometimes also used to separate gravel areas from...
Choosing the right color of metal roof for your home can be dependent on a number of different factors. Which color you ultimately decide upon may not only be an aesthetic choice. Energy savings, maintenance and other factors such as your neighborhood’s HOA may come into play.
Installing a drip edge on your metal roof could have many advantages. While hiring a professional company to install your drip edge is the simplest and safest option, it is possible to install a drip edge yourself. In fact, as this step-by-step guide shows, it doesn’t have to be tricky at all. Read on to...
