ventilation Articles

Resolutions for a Healthy Home

January 27, 2023 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education

We wrapped up the past year with food and celebration, eager to see what the future brings. Every new year is full of promise, so we resolve to make the most of it. New Year’s Resolutions have been around since the 1800s. Of course, they’ve evolved through the years. These days, we resolve to finally… read more

Old House: Metal Roof Replacement?

July 29, 2022 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Financial,Newsletter Articles,Research

Several things might come to mind when you think of an old house. Maybe you picture an elegant Victorian in the historic part of town, a farmhouse in a windswept field, a quaint lakeside cottage, or a rustic log cabin amid tall pines. Whatever you think of, an old house is often a nostalgic reminder… read more

The best standing seam underlayment for your new roof

April 1, 2022 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Research,Standing Seam

We understand how confusing roofing can be for homeowners. There are lots of new terms and components to understand, including underlayment. Since it isn’t something you do every day, learning that your new roof is a system of components working together for performance can be disconcerting. What the heck is standing seam underlayment, and why… read more

Notes from the Field on 2 Roofs: The right metal roofing system solves their problems

March 13, 2020 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Homeowner Tips,Newsletter Articles

No matter the season, storms, water, and moisture can wreak havoc on your roof.  Here are the stories of 2 homes with problems of water and moisture damage. Both can be remediated with proper ventilation, and the right metal roofing solution. Notes from the Field Our own Todd Miller loves to visit homes in need… read more

3 Reasons Why Good Ventilation is a Big Deal

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

As winter has delivered its first storms, let’s take a look at ventilation. When you re-roof your home, it is the perfect time to make sure that your home’s attic ventilation is functioning properly. Let’s look at 3 reasons why good ventilation is a big deal.

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