July 27, 2023 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Newsletter Articles
Like any product, a metal roof has potential drawbacks: We’ve been manufacturing quality metal roofing systems since 1980. We’ve encountered projects with all sorts of existing problems and helped thousands of customers avoid roofing mistakes. Here, we’ll share some ways a metal roofing project can go wrong. 10 Ways a Metal Roof Can Go Wrong… read more
June 30, 2022 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research
Here’s a group of stories from Homeowners, one of which may stir a new roofing story for your home. These homeowners had different wants and needs for their projects, but all three found the perfect solution with a metal roof. Roofing Story #1 Our first story features Robert, a ranch owner in rural Texas. After… read more
April 1, 2022 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Research,Standing Seam
We understand how confusing roofing can be for homeowners. There are lots of new terms and components to understand, including underlayment. Since it isn’t something you do every day, learning that your new roof is a system of components working together for performance can be disconcerting. What the heck is standing seam underlayment, and why… read more
December 13, 2021 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research
When you purchase a new roof, you should receive 2 warranties in writing. The 1st: from the manufacturer covering the integrity of their product. The 2nd: from the contractor covering the integrity of their workmanship. Too often, contractors take advantage of homeowners and shift the focus to the manufacturer’s warranty. The manufacturer covers what they… read more
November 23, 2021 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles
Can you Install a Roof in the Winter? Yes, you can install a metal roof in the winter, but you probably shouldn’t install an asphalt one. Asphalt needs higher ambient temperatures for the adhesive to bond and the shingles to stay attached to the deck. When the air gets cold, shingles become rigid, require more… read more
August 29, 2021 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Newsletter Articles,Research
If you decide on a metal roof for your home, what do you think matters most? Of course, the material, color, and style all make a difference, but the installation will make or break a roof. “I’d rather have a well-installed roof with mediocre materials than a poorly-installed roof with great materials.” – Todd Miller,… read more
Wow. Since 1986, Chris Lutz and his team at Athens Roofing have been providing quality, sustainable roofing systems to the community of Athens, Georgia. Why Metal Roofing for Athens, Georgia? In this forward thinking community, sustainability is an important consideration when making any home improvement or restoration decision. Energy savings, healthy ventilation, and even heat… read more
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