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Metal | Roofing | Asphalt Shingles

By: Paul Rubio
June 22nd, 2020

So, you’re looking at the possibility of purchasing a new roof. You’re weighing your options between asphalt shingles and metal roofing, but you have one major concern.

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Metal | Standing Seam | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
June 19th, 2020

You’re ready for a new roof. You’ve looked at all of your roofing options and are interested in evaluating standing seam metal roofs. If you’ve made the decision to choose a standing seam metal roof you appreciate the sleek modern look and higher performance, even at a slightly higher price. Once you get to this point, you’re close to having the roof of your dreams, but there’s still another decision to make.

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Metal | Roofing | Homeowner Education | roof

By: Paul Rubio
June 17th, 2020

Whether you're building or remodeling your dream home or you have an old roof that needs to be replaced, it's time to decide on what type of roofing system to install. It will be the focal point of your house and you really need something that will make your roof "pop". Metal roofing looks modern and stylish and has hundreds of color options. It looked like a great option until you realized it cost about twice as much as an asphalt roof. You're probably wondering, is the price of a metal roof worth it?

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Metal Roof Installation

By: Lauren Risotto
June 15th, 2020

When you’re a homeowner, finding ways to save time or money is always a priority. When it comes to your roof, it’s no different. There are parts that are usually overlooked and skipped, when in fact they are crucial to the overall performance of your roof. One of those roofing components are foam closure strips.

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How to | Roofing Contractor Education | Metal Roof Installation

By: Paul Rubio
June 12th, 2020

So, you are thinking about installing a metal roof and you don’t have any experience. You are concerned about installing the trim incorrectly because it will cause your roof to leak. As a DIY builder who may not read plans, a written install guide is confusing. That’s why we created a step by step written guide and a video that will make installing gable trim a breeze.

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Homeowner | Roofing | Homeowner Education | Problems

By: Lauren Risotto
June 5th, 2020

If you’re in the middle of deciding if you should put an asphalt shingle roof on your home, you’re not alone. Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing residential material in the United States. This is largely due to their low cost and ease of installation. However, there are some issues with this type of roofing that you should consider prior to moving forward with a purchase.

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Metal | Homeowner Education | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
June 3rd, 2020

From fashion to furniture, everything eventually comes back in style. This simple concept is especially true for home decor using wood wall panels. The panels that were once a fixture in nearly every home in the 1960’s and 70’s then became an outdated eyesore. Today, they have made a big comeback in modern design. These panels come in many different types of wood.