If you’ve been thinking about installing a metal roof, then you’ve likely come here to learn more about how to put it up the right way. Metal roofs are becoming much more popular lately, and there are plenty of great reasons that you might want one from your home, with their added durability, a wide...
With Florida experiencing some of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history, causing over $450 billion in damages since the early 20th century, it is crucial to safeguard your property against these fierce storms. On top of that, the value of insured property in Florida against windstorm and hurricane damage is the highest in the...
Your roof is the first line of defense that your home has as soon as the winds begin to pick-up and a hurricane approaches. You might have at first thought that picking the style and material for your roof is only to make your home look good and increase its value, but if you pick...
Determining which materials you should use for a new roof of your home or business can be tricky, and in the end it will come down to a range of factors. For example, you are going to need to consider the style of your property, the overall aesthetic of the property and the longevity of...
In order to install a metal roof on your own without the help of a professional, it’s essential that you have the correct tools and equipment. Without them, you are going to struggle. It is also essential that you are taking steps to ensure the key elements of safety when you are undertaking any task...
Your has a variety of bends, edges, vents, chimneys, and meeting points that need to be considered during installation to be covered or edged in order to prevent the elements from getting into your home. Wind and water will take advantage of any opening they can find, resulting in water damage and increased utility bills...
Metal siding is increasingly becoming one of the most popular choices for homeowners, and of course, the people who build homes, who are looking to make additions to the home that add durability, efficiency, and aesthetic appeal to the properties they own and work on. Known for its resilience against the elements, low maintenance requirements,...
Galvalume metal roofing offers many benefits. Galvalume is manufactured from steel coil and then coated with a metal alloy made from aluminum and zinc. It is the aluminum and zinc alloy coating that provides many of Galvalume’s benefits as a roofing material. The alloy provides the metal roofing with anti-corrosion properties, heat resistance, and reliable...
When installing a metal roof, you are going to need an underlayment, as with any roof installation. However, the thermal expansion and contraction that is unique to metal roofs will destroy the underlayment commonly used with other types of roofing. As such, metal roofs require their own type of underlayment; in particular: high-temperature peel &...
Once you’ve made the decision to go with metal roofing for your home, you still have to settle on which type you want. Of the options available are R-panel and standing seam. And while they may look similar, there are some big differences to consider between both. R Panel Roofing Large, durable metal panels that...
