Energy Articles

Dreading those Summer Electric Bills?

April 14, 2015 | Filed under: Energy,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Uncategorized

Can you believe it? For the most part, “Spring has Sprung!” and we couldn’t be more excited! This is the time of year when we get to work with so many homeowners who are tired of the problems of traditional roofing materials and looking for a better choice! While we look at each situation individually,… read more

Tiny House Roofing

March 5, 2015 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Energy,Environmentally Friendly,Tiny houses

Builders of tiny houses are considering metal roofing as the best option. Metal roofing’s benefits of low weight, high-end beauty, wind resistance, fire safety, and reflective energy efficiency all blend very well with the goals and desires of owners of tiny homes. We have recently worked with a couple of such projects, and even had… read more

Hailstorms

June 26, 2013 | Filed under: Energy,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Uncategorized

Oftentimes, we bring you information that is not necessarily related to roofing but will make your life and home more efficient, comfortable, and enjoyable. Because we have heard from so many of you that you are planning roofing projects in 2013, we want to talk about roofing. In particular, we want to discuss an enemy… read more

Going Green

May 13, 2013 | Filed under: Energy,Environmentally Friendly,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Uncategorized

Here in Ohio, we seem to have gone from winter to summer almost overnight. Yet we have friends in the plains states who still seem to be stuck in winter. Even for them, though, summer will be here soon, and summer is always the perfect time to have some fun but also to make things… read more

Fiscal Cliff Bill Extends Metal Roofing Tax Credit

January 2, 2013 | Filed under: Energy,Environmentally Friendly,Featured Post

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 includes a renewal of the tax credit for reflective metal roofing. Assuming the bill is signed by the President, homeowners who purchase rated metal roofs in 2013 will be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $500 based on 10% of the value of the materials…. read more

Energy Efficient Roofing

April 28, 2012 | Filed under: Energy,Environmentally Friendly,Featured Post,Misc. Good News,Uncategorized

Your roof probably plays a much bigger role in the energy efficiency of your home than you ever imagined. The selection of the right roofing system can keep your home cooler in the summer and reduce your energy costs. It can also keep your home healthier and, for folks in northern climates, avoid winter ice… read more