June 26, 2020 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Research
What does a metal roof have to do with a classic phrase? In his book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum says something that has been quoted millions of times since: “There’s no place like home.” Few of us have difficulty picturing Dorothy in the movie clicking the heels of her ruby slippers… read more
February 24, 2020 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Energy,Environmentally Friendly,Featured Post,Financial,Homeowner Tips,Research
What a rapidly changing world we live in. We recently exhibited at the International Roofing Expo and this leading roofing show is so different from what it was just 10-15 years ago. We daresay that, if you took someone from 20 years ago and dropped them into this show today, they’d swear they are in… read more
November 25, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Newsletter Articles,Research
Let’s take a look at the critical importance of proper installation of your home’s roof. One thing we often say is that we’d rather have a mediocre-quality product that has been properly installed over our heads than the world’s best roofing product that has been improperly installed! Installation is an Overriding Factor in Roof Performance… read more
October 26, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Financial,Newsletter Articles,Research
Here’s another peek into the things that contractors often do not understand about metal roofing. In this article, we will look at the critical topic of Warranties. Builder Grade Products or The Real Deal In the construction industry, there have often been two general levels of building materials – “Builder-Grade” products and High-Quality products. Builder-Grade… read more
September 15, 2019 | Filed under: Consumer Education,Featured Post,Research
As the leader of a 2nd generation “All American Made” USA manufacturer, I have some practical ideas on how consumers can avoid tariff war worries when it comes to buying a roof or other large purchases. I understand ways to avoid lightening your wallet with products impacted by tariffs. Todd’s Top 5 Ways Wise Consumers Can… read more
August 22, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Research
We have been looking in-depth at topics about metal roofing that we often find that even contractors do not fully understand. In this post, we will talk about metal roofing rust and cut edge protection. For you, as a property owner, that boils down to “How can I ensure that my metal roof won’t rust?”… read more
Matt and Lori Swanson are well-versed in the challenges metal roofing faces in the Pacific Northwest. Guardian Home is a local, family-owned business proudly serving the Seattle area for 16 years now. “We have a great understanding of a roof system in the Pacific Northwest. We know the challenges it brings, like frequent rain, moss… read more
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