Buying a New Roof Articles

44 Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor

March 2, 2017 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Homeowner Tips,Research

Choosing a roofing contractor who will do a professional job is critical. The Better Business Bureau and other consumer agencies receive thousands of complaints about roofing contractors each year. Unfortunately, most states have few or no regulations regarding roofing contractors and installers, nor do they have building code requirements pertaining to roofing. This creates a… read more

How to Choose A Beautiful Metal Roof for Your Beautiful Home

September 21, 2016 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Research,Uncategorized

Choosing the right roof for your home can be a daunting task. Congratulations, if you’ve found your way to metal as the most versatile, sustainable, and protective roofing material available. But, now what? With so many options to choose from, we thought we would give you some insider information on how to choose the right,… read more

There’s a Fungus Among Us…Gloeocapsa magma

September 20, 2016 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research

Gloeocapsa magma. Ever hear of it before? Perhaps you haven’t heard of it but we guarantee that you have seen it. Curious? Gloeocapsa magma is the algae that grows on composition shingles, causing unsightly streaks and stains. The amount of gloeocapsa magma on a rooftop is a common way in which people estimate the age… read more

Why Are Metal Roofs Increasing In Popularity?

June 27, 2016 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Uncategorized

Metal roofing is documented to be increasing rapidly in popularity for its use on homes. So, why are more and more homeowners choosing metal roofs? The reasons may surprise you. Here are a few reasons based on our experiences working with thousands of homeowners from across North America. First of all, we see folks of… read more

Roofing Underlayments and Metal Roofs

June 24, 2016 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Uncategorized

Should roof underlayments be used beneath a metal roof? At Classic Metal Roofing Systems, we distribute the RoofAquaGuard family of roofing underlayments. An Overview of Our Roofing Underlayments  RoofAquaGuard UDLX is a synthetic underlayment with a smooth but slip-resistant top surface. It is suitable for installation beneath virtually all roofing material types. It is well… read more

The Right Roof can Add Value to Your Home

April 7, 2016 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Homeowner Tips,Research,Uncategorized

Are you looking for ways to add value to your home? Adding the right roof, a metal roof, can set your home apart…and set you up for equity. It’s always good to think about how you can maximize and protect your resources. For many of us, our home is our most valuable financial investment and… read more