Western States Metal Roofing

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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By: Lauren Risotto
March 16th, 2022

Choosing the right roof for your project ultimately comes down to two major factors: cost and appearance. While zinc roofs are known for their stunning appearance, they’re also known for being one of the most expensive (and hard to find) roofing materials on the market. If you still want the look of zinc without the incredibly high price tag, luckily there is another option.

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By: Lauren Risotto
March 9th, 2022

Clear roofing panels are used to bring more natural light into a space so it looks and feels brighter. There are various roofing products that can help achieve additional light but two of the most common ones you’ll find are fiberglass roof panels and plastic (PVC) roof panels.

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Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 3rd, 2022

Imagine waking up and being fully immersed in breathtaking panoramic views of red rocks, evergreen vegetation and blue skies right from your hotel bed. Two Sister Bosses, a Sedona-based luxury hotel development company, is about to make that dream a reality for visitors to Sedona, Arizona with their upcoming project: Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel.

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How to | Homeowner Education | Metal Siding | T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
March 1st, 2022

Reclaimed wood is any wood that has been previously used and then repurposed.

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By: Lauren Risotto
February 23rd, 2022

When you’re looking to add more light into a space, fiberglass roof panels are an efficient and low cost material solution.

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T-8 Plankwall®

By: Lauren Risotto
February 16th, 2022

Wood has a classic look that has popular siding styles like board and batten prominently featured in neighborhoods across the US. Unfortunately, wood siding can come with problems that make it not the easiest material to work with, and also requires more maintenance compared to other siding materials.

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By: Lauren Risotto
February 9th, 2022

Between electric vehicle (EV) production, a larger global focus on green energy, and the construction industry booming, copper has been in higher demand than ever before. The price of copper in 2021 reflected the growing demand as the price hit an all time high in May 2021 and has remained higher than it was for the past decade.

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Accessories

By: Lauren Risotto
February 7th, 2022

If you live in a wintery climate like snow country, your metal roof is going to need a snow retention system. There are a variety of snow retention systems on the market to choose from. If you’re wondering which type of snow guards choose for your metal roof, you’re in the right place.

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Color Options

By: Lauren Risotto
February 2nd, 2022

Copper is arguably the most beautiful type of roof. The strikingly shiny copper penny appearance will patina over time into a blue-green hue that gives copper roofing both a unique aesthetic and a protective finish that makes copper last for 100 years or longer. If it’s long lasting and attractive, why don’t you see copper roofs everywhere? The answer comes down to price.

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Roofing

By: Lauren Risotto
January 31st, 2022

There are dozens of different types of roof shapes but two of the most common are gable roofs and hip roofs. When it's time to replace your roof material or put on a new roof on a new construction, you might be wondering if the shape of your roof affects the roof types you should consider installing.