ventilation Articles

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

Get Ready for Hurricanes and Ice Dams

September 20, 2018 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Newsletter Articles,Research,Wind Resistance

Depending upon where you live, there are two issues raising concerns for homeowners this fall when it comes to roofing: hurricanes and ice dams. HURRICANES When ocean waters warm, we see things change a bit and get some warning of the severity of a coming hurricane season. In 2018, the construction industry took a serious… read more

New Metal Roof + Old House? Does this make sense?

June 17, 2018 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Financial Impact of Metal Roofing,Newsletter Articles,Research

Is it time to put a new roof on your old house? Let’s find out if a metal roof can help your home look and perform beautifully into the next lifetime. When you think of the phrase “old house,” a number of images may come to mind. It may be the old yet still elegant… read more

Energy, Solar Power and Metal Roofing

February 16, 2017 | Filed under: Energy,Newsletter Articles,Research

Here’s a quick, graphic look at saving energy, solar power, and metal roofing. On almost all homes, nothing has more potential to enhance total energy efficiency than the roof. And nothing creates a better canvas for energy production than the roof. So, whether it’s saving energy, producing energy, or both, if you’re looking for a… read more

Performance and Value of Your Home’s Roof: Ventilation

January 20, 2017 | Filed under: Newsletter Articles,Research

The fact is, for most homes, the roof provides greater protection than any other part of the house, and it’s also a major aesthetic feature of the home. So, it makes sense to ensure that your roof is looking and performing as well as possible. Let’s dig into the subject of Ventilation and how it… read more