Buying a New Roof Articles

Get Ready for Hurricanes and Ice Dams

September 20, 2018 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research,Wind Resistance

Depending upon where you live, there are two issues raising concerns for homeowners this fall when it comes to roofing: hurricanes and ice dams. HURRICANES When ocean waters warm, we see things change a bit and get some warning of the severity of a coming hurricane season. In 2018, the construction industry took a serious… read more

New Metal Roof + Old House? Does this make sense?

June 17, 2018 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Financial Impact of Metal Roofing,Newsletter Articles,Research

Is it time to put a new roof on your old house? Let’s find out if a metal roof can help your home look and perform beautifully into the next lifetime. When you think of the phrase “old house,” a number of images may come to mind. It may be the old yet still elegant… read more

Color: Getting It Right For Your Roof

August 13, 2017 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles

Here is some information on the most exciting portion of buying a new roof: choosing the color. Color can impact home value and energy efficiency. As you begin your roof investigation, you will quickly discover many types of roofing available today, but each type comes in many colors. However, what can be more exciting than… read more

Time for a New Roof? Establish your Purchasing Criteria

May 18, 2017 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Financial Impact of Metal Roofing,Newsletter Articles

Many things can be accomplished with your home’s new roof. A good place to start is by understanding the major things which impact your decision and then thinking in terms of what your current roof offers and what it lacks that you want to address or correct with a new roof. Here are 14 things… read more

Choosing: Our Visualizer Tool Helps You Try On a Metal Roof

March 30, 2017 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Research

It’s rare that any of us will make an investment grade decision without doing as much research as possible. One of the most important considerations: figuring out what your new roof will look like on your home. Will it fit in with the neighborhood? Will it help your property stand apart? Will it match your… read more

Understanding Your Roof Warranties:The Fine Print

March 29, 2017 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Research

Here’s a detailed explanation of roof warranties, including what to expect from your roof’s manufacturer and installer warranties. 2 Roof  Warranties When you purchase a new roof for your home, you should receive 2 warranties, and both should be in writing. One is from the manufacturer of the roofing material covering the integrity of their… read more