A metal roof brings many different advantages to homeowners, from being low maintenance to having a long lifespan. But if you’re interested in a metal roof, there are more types of metal roofing materials and panel styles than you probably realize. That makes it pretty difficult to easily understand all of your options.

If you have any experience buying something red, whether it be a shirt, hair dye, or even a car, then you should be familiar with what happens to that same red after some time spent outside in the sun. It starts to get dull, and overtime turns into a pale version of a color that barely resembles its former beautiful, vibrant self.

When making a large purchase, you want your investment to be fully protected. If you’re purchasing a metal roof or metal siding for your home, then it’s completely understandable for your ears to perk up when you hear that the metal panels come with a paint warranty. However, like with any kind of contract, it’s important to pay attention to the fine print

Metal has been used in architecture for decades. It’s only recently that it's become more common to see metal siding being used for homes. It’s versatility and many design choices make it an attractive option when looking to give a home a makeover.

If you have a vertical wall on the gable side of your corrugated metal roof, you’re going to need to install sidewall. It will keep the water from dripping down the wall and leaking into the roof.

The biggest headaches when it comes to homeownership are the unexpected, and often expensive, unfortunate surprises. Imagine you've just spent a boatload of money on a house and you come home to see drips coming down from your ceiling. This is clear-cut evidence of a leak that must be immediately repaired before it gets worse.