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4 Popular Types of Metal Roofing Residential Options

What types of metal roofing residential options are available for the average homeowner? Sure they are both economically and eco-friendly, requiring less maintenance and absorbing energy costs, but what styles are best for your home? There are a variety of types from aluminum to galvalume steel or even copper. Each has unique characteristics that make …

4 Tips When Calculating Metal Roofing Cost

Choosing the roof for your home includes calculating the metal roofing cost. Whether you choose steel, aluminum, copper, or other metal, there are distinct costs associated with each one. Read expert tips when counting up the financial costs of metal roofing for your residence or business. Know the Costs of Different Types of Metal Roofing …

The Science Behind Metal Roofing Keeping Homes Cooler in the Summer

The notion that a metal roof could keep your home cool in the summer seems to run contrary to reason. After all, metal absorbs heat so your attic, or any other rooms directly under the metal roof, should be as hot as an oven in the summer, right? Wrong, actually. While it may seem a …

Maintenance Checklist to Talk Through with Your Steel Roofing Contractors

In recent years steel roofing has finally begun to gain the recognition and praise it deserves. But, because asphalt shingles have enjoyed a virtual monopoly on residential roofing for decades and people tend to stick with what they know, steel roofing still represents unfamiliar technology. The fact is however that steel roofing will make your …

Why You Shouldn’t Let the Initial Cost Put You Off Steel Roofs

When it comes time to replace the roof more and more people are exploring the possibilities of steel roofing. When they’re first quoted a price however, some balk because steel roofing will typically cost a bit more than shingles to install. But with steel roofing there are a number of reasons to look beyond the …

A Checklist to Find the Best Roofing Contractors in Mississauga

If you have a mid-to-large sized home a new roof is likely to cost many thousands of dollars. As such you need to perform your due diligence before committing to a roofing contractor. Getting estimates is important, certainly, as is making sure you’re personally comfortable working with the roofers involved. But there’s more to finding …

3 Hidden Benefits of Installing Metal Roofing

The integrity of your home rests as much on the state of the roof as it does on the foundation. If either is poorly constructed or otherwise compromised it can have a cascading effect throughout the entire house. Making sure the roof on your home is as good as it can be is essential then …

How Does Steel Roofing Compare to Other Types of Metal Roofing?

Metal roofs in general last longer than shingles, are more durable, provide more reliable protection during heavy weather events and are available in an astonishing array of colours and designs. Steel is the most popular metal roofing material, but why is that? Is it simply a matter of price or are there other factors in …

Steel Roofing Maintenance Requirements Compared to a Typical Asphalt Roof

There are a lot of reasons both practical and aesthetic to choose steel roofing from London Eco-Metal Manufacturing. Those reasons include ROI, energy efficiency, aesthetic adaptability and the wide range of style options available, just to name a few. But there’s one more reason steel roofing in Toronto should be on your list of home …

Why Price Shouldn’t Be the Defining Factor When Hiring Roofing Contractors

The roof is arguably the most important component of your home. You can survive, at least for a while, losing windows, the front door, siding and more but if the roof goes your home is essentially uninhabitable. Therefore it’s vital that the company you choose to repair or replace your roof is one with a …