Research Articles

Country Manor Shake Ramps Up a Home Remodel

June 28, 2024 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Research

A few years ago, Seattle homeowners Matthew and Lenora were faithfully restoring their older Cape Cod. Passed down from a family member, it was a little worse for wear.  The home originally had a wood shake roof that complemented the distinctive hip-and-valley style. Unfortunately, wooden shakes are a poor match for the rainy Pacific Northwest…. read more

Anodized Aluminum Roofing = Innovation

April 27, 2024 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Classic Finishes,Environmentally Friendly,Metal Shingles,Research,Standing Seam

At Classic Metal Roofing, we’re proud to be at the forefront of metal roofing. We were one of the first to use heat-reflective coatings on our products, saving you money on energy bills. We also pioneered a custom coating system, allowing a nearly unlimited color palette to fit your project and style. The next innovation:… read more

Classic Metal Roofing Performance

February 27, 2024 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research

Many homeowners think of metal roofing as typical for stores, commercial buildings, or even barns, but imagining it for your home is different. Metal is a growing part of the residential market in the US, up to 18% last year. As technology improves and needs change, many people have found the durability and longevity of… read more

Revolutionize Reroofing with a Metal Roof

January 29, 2024 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Newsletter Articles,Research

Rather than jumping into a difficult housing market, many homeowners choose to stay in their current homes and invest in renovations and remodeling, addressing old issues and completing long-standing projects. Now can be the perfect time to tackle that kitchen remodel or replace that roof you’ve been putting off. Investing in a new roof can… read more

10 Metal Roofing Questions Answered

October 27, 2023 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Research

Crunchy leaves, and cooler temperatures can slow things down in the fall season and give us time to think about nestling down our homes for the winter.   No matter where you live, fall is a great time to re-roof. As you think about protecting your home for the winter, you might have questions about… read more

Breathe Easier: Improve your Air Quality

September 5, 2023 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Research

In July, hazy gray skies and thick smog plagued US cities as wildfires spewed smoke from Canada. At one point, New York had the worst air quality in the world, with an orange sky looming over millions of residents.  Throughout, medical professionals advised us to skip outdoor exercise and limit our exposure to smog. Even… read more