Metal siding is a versatile, durable and cost effective material to consider for your new home or renovation project. In addition to it’s functional benefits, metal siding can also be a great design choice that suits a variety of home styles. When it comes to incorporating design into your metal siding project, there are many...
When it comes to installing metal siding in your home, you’re going to find yourself with a whole lot of decisions to make. You’re going to have to choose the specific type of metal being used. You may have to decide which screws and attachments will give longevity and security. You may even have to...
If you live in Florida, you’ve probably got some experience of extreme winds during hurricane season. Your home will have been at risk at some point, of damage, flooding, and power outs, and your roof is probably something of a concern. In other places around the world, people give very little thought to the materials...
Metal roofs, especially those lighter in color, can have a significant positive impact on your home’s energy efficiency and air conditioning costs in warmer climates. However, in order to maximize the cooling benefits of a quality metal roof, proper attention must be paid to the installation process, specifically ventilation. When ventilation is not properly taken...
One of the very best ways you can protect your home in strong winds and hurricanes is to install a metal roof. Metal roofs have been proven to withstand up to 140 miles per hour gusts of wind, and they can hold up against heavy rain, snow, and hailstorms. It’s for this reason that locations...
Choosing to invest in a quality metal roof is a decision that can result in many benefits as the owner and resident of your home or business. Energy efficiency, longevity, fire resistance and insurance savings are just a few of the rewards of owning a metal roof over standard materials such as slate shingles. But...
ARE METAL ROOFS HOTTER THAN SHINGLES? No, metal roofs are not hotter than dark shingle roofs made from asphalt or other standard materials such as slate, for example. That said, metal roofs, just like any other roofing material, will heat up in direct sunlight. But due to the reflective nature of metal, especially in lighter...
