roofing contractor Articles

Proper Roof Installation for Maximum Roof Performance

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

Measuring the quality of roofing? Look at the warranties.

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

Save the Environment and Your Wallet with Energy Efficiency

June 25, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Energy,Newsletter Articles,Research

Many homeowners choose metal roofs because they learn that these roofs can save the environment – and their wallets – through energy efficiency. That’s very true, but not all metal roof installations are the same in terms of energy efficiency. The level of energy efficiency achieved with metal roofing is dependent upon the knowledge of… read more

What You Need to Know about Metal Roofing & Condensation

June 11, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research

Many homes across the US have recently been damaged or destroyed by heavy and sometimes violent rains and floods. No matter where you live, your home requires protection from and the prevention of condensation. So, what does metal roofing have to do with condensation? Here’s an explanation. A properly installed metal roof, with a properly… read more

Metals and Finishes: 2 Critical Things Most Contractors Don’t Know About Metal Roofing

April 29, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles,Research

Here’s a special post from Todd Miller. I am starting a new series about 10 critical things that roofing contractors often don’t know about metal roofing. In my 35 years of answering questions from homeowners and contractors about metal roofing, these 10 things come up over, and over. Unfortunately, I often hear stories of homeowners… read more

What You Should Know About Labor and the Cost of Home Improvements

February 21, 2019 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Financial Impact of Metal Roofing,Newsletter Articles,Research

Here is some inside information that can save you money, protect the investment you’ve made in your home, and provide sustainable, long-lasting home improvements. We’ve talked to thousands of homeowners and roofing contractors over the last 40 years. These days, our conversations with contractors almost always include the subject of labor for quality roofing installations…. read more