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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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By: Lauren Risotto
November 29th, 2021

Looking for installation instructions that show how to install transition trim for a high to low pitch on a standing seam metal roof? We show you how to do an installation on a 18” wide snap-lock panel.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 24th, 2021

While some roofs are merely installed for function, there are others that are designed with style being just as important as performance. There is arguably no better example of a roofing material that has desirable looks and function than a curved metal roof. While curved metal roofs used to be more commonly seen on a commercial building, they are now gaining popularity in the residential space as well.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 22nd, 2021

There are multiple methods to cut z closure that’s used on most standing seam applications. There is a standard square cut, and then there is a more advanced way which we will guide you through in this article.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 17th, 2021

Have you seen more metal roofs popping up in your neighborhood? If the answer is yes, then it shouldn’t come as a surprise that metal roofs have quickly become the second most popular roofing material in the United States, with only asphalt shingle roofing being more common.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 15th, 2021

Metal siding and wall panels still have a lot of misconceptions, despite its popularity. These myths about metal siding sometimes prevent customers from moving forward on using a metal siding material.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 10th, 2021

You want to install a metal roof on your home but your home has a really low slope. You may be wondering if a metal roof is a good idea, or even possible, when working with such a low pitch.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 8th, 2021

If you are a business owner, contractor, or architect, selecting the right material for your building is a daunting and critical task. As a business ourselves, we understand that not only do we need to pick the right material for our buildings, but we also have to keep our customers and communities in mind to create a building that is beautiful for everyone to see, and brings in positive externalities for the community as well.

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By: Lauren Risotto
November 3rd, 2021

Homes or buildings with a steep slope roof have the opportunity to design a roofing system that is the showpiece of their property since it’s on full display. A low slope roof, on the other hand, does not have that same opportunity as the roof has low visibility, or even none, when looking at it from street level. However, that doesn’t mean the type of roof you choose for a low slope isn’t important.

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By: Lauren Risotto
October 27th, 2021

Choosing metal as your roofing material comes with many benefits, one of which is the large amount of color options and design possibilities available. If you want to stay away from a traditional, neutral look of a black metal roof or a gray metal roof, there are plenty of other colors that can offer more vibrancy. Surprisingly, one of the colors that has recently become more popular for a metal roof is green.

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By: Lauren Risotto
October 20th, 2021

Farmhouses have become one of the most popular architectural styles of today. There are several features that have become synonymous with farmhouse architecture: white paint, simple landscaping, a wraparound porch, and of course, a metal roof.