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Metal | Roofing | Problems

By: Lauren Risotto
March 20th, 2020

Have you ever seen a metal roof that looked like it was wrinkled? If you have, then you witnessed one of the biggest wonders of the metal roofing world, known as oil canning.

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Metal | Roofing | Color Options

By: Paul Rubio
March 19th, 2020

You cannot change the color of your metal roof, so choosing a color that will match the style of your house is critical. Although this can seem overwhelming it’s actually a simple process nowadays with the color selection tools that are available.

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Metal | Roofing | Corrugated Roofing

By: Paul Rubio
March 17th, 2020

You’re in the process of designing your home and have decided on a corrugated metal roof. Two questions that potential customers want to know is, “What are the types of corrugated roofing? and what's the difference between ⅞” corrugated and ½” corrugated?”. This is actually a very simple question to answer. We will discuss the key differences in detail and do a side by side comparison.

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Corten | Metal | Landscape Edging

By: Lauren Risotto
March 16th, 2020

Ready for an easy way to upgrade your outdoor area? Landscape edging is a quick and relatively inexpensive solution to boosting your home’s curb appeal. Edging gives definition to a yard by accentuating each area with borders that provide beautiful clean lines. Finding the best landscape edging for your property can be overwhelming, as there are many different materials for edging to choose from.

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How to | Roofing Contractor Education | Metal Roof Installation

By: Paul Rubio
March 12th, 2020

So you’re a homeowner and planning a DIY metal roofing installation. As you might anticipate, the most difficult part of the job is installing the trim correctly. Homeowners like you always ask us which piece of metal roofing trim should be installed first? Eave trim, also referred to as drip edge, is the first piece of trim that will be installed on your metal roof.

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How to | Homeowner Education | Color Options

By: Paul Rubio
March 11th, 2020

You’ve decided to use metal as your roofing material on your house and now it is time to answer the toughest question that most buyers face: which color should I choose for my metal roof? You want to pick the right metal roofing color option to complement your house design. Picking the right color for your metal roof will make your house stand out in the neighborhood. Once your roof is installed changing the color is not an option, so choosing a color that looks appealing is imperative.

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Metal | Pros and Cons | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
March 11th, 2020

When you’re in the market for a new roof, there are many different materials to choose from. However, there are two types that you will probably run into most often during your roofing research: asphalt shingles and metal roofing. While asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roofing material, metal roofing has become an attractive option as architects and homeowners are becoming more aware of its benefits.