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Explore our blog and get the latest news and information on metal roofing, plus find special home maintenance tips and tricks you can use.

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Metal | How to | Education

By: Lauren Risotto
March 10th, 2020

Striking and sophisticated, the use of blackened steel can dramatically change the appearance of any space. It’s unique aesthetic that’s both industrial and chic makes it easy to see why it’s being more commonly used in contemporary architecture for both residential and commercial designs.

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Roofing | Education | Problems

By: Lauren Risotto
March 9th, 2020

When you think of something luxurious, a roof probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But copper roofing proves that luxury doesn’t just come in the form of cars or jewelry.

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Education | Metal Roof Installation | underlayment

By: Lauren Risotto
March 6th, 2020

When it comes to roof underlayment, the phrase "out of sight, out of mind" seems fitting. Since underlayment is not visible after the roof installation, it's often overlooked. Some customers question if it's even necessary. Even though it cannot be seen, underlayment is an incredibly important component to a roof that has a major impact on its longevity. How well roof underlayment performs will depend on which type you use.

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Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 5th, 2020

Are you looking for a natural look for your home? Wood siding has a classic aesthetic that is often used in architecture. However, maintaining real wood can be more of a hassle than it’s worth. If you want the look of wood without the maintenance, turning to a metal finish that looks like wood is an excellent alternative.

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Metal | Finishes | Education | rezibond steel

By: Paul Rubio
March 3rd, 2020

Everybody wants the old gray weathered look and using Steelscape Rezibond steel on a roof or wall accomplishes this style perfectly.

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Finishes | Problems | Bonderized Steel

By: Paul Rubio
March 2nd, 2020

Nowadays, the old and weathered look is in style and using Bonderized steel on a roof or wall accomplishes this trend perfectly. Bonderized steel is a popular choice, especially because the material is inexpensive and looks like an old, faded galvanized panel that has started to turn gray.

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Homeowner | Metal | Homeowner Education | roof | Maintenance

By: Lauren Risotto
February 28th, 2020

One of the biggest benefits of a metal roof is that the required maintenance is very low, especially when compared to other types of roofing. For example, maintenance on an asphalt shingle roof includes regularly checking for shingles that are broken, buckled, or have blown away and are missing altogether. These shingles have to be repaired or replaced immediately to keep up the integrity of the roof and prevent small issues from becoming larger problems. Even though the maintenance on a metal roof is low, there are still some necessary actions you need to take to properly maintain your roof.

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Education | Homeowner Education | Bonderized Steel

By: Paul Rubio
February 28th, 2020

So, you want a roof or a wall panel that looks old and has a dull matte gray finish. You are looking for a product that is inexpensive and not as shiny as galvanized or galvalume. The pictures of Bonderized corrugated or standing seam roofing look beautiful. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Bonderized was NOT intended to be used as an unpainted and exposed roofing or siding panel.

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Roofing | Corrugated Roofing | Standing Seam | fastener system

By: Lauren Risotto
February 27th, 2020

It’s easy to choose things like color for your metal roofing, but have you thought about how your new roof will attach to your home? This is one aspect of roofing that we see most often overlooked. As long as the roof is securely attached to your house, what’s the difference? It might not seem important, but the connection actually plays a role in the roof’s longevity and its performance.