“Will a metal roof or panels make my home hotter?” One of the most common questions we receive as metal roof contractors. With an answer that surprises many homeowners, as a metal roof can actually help make your home cooler! This is due to two separate factors: the metal material and finish, as well as …
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How To Plan A Metal Roof Project
Choosing a new roof for your home is an exciting and critical time. This roof must last you for years to come; while remaining durable as well as aesthetically pleasing. Luckily, when you choose to go with a metal roof, you choose an attractive and functional material with long lasting strength. That being said, planning …
How To Select Trim For Metal Roofing
Your roof does so much more than protect your home from the elements. Your roof is the cherry on top, the final piece of the puzzle, and the detail that can make or break your home. While you are familiar with the varying colors, textures, and finishes available for your overall roofing structure, the trim …
Aesthetic Benefits of Metal Roofing
Not only does a metal roof transform your home aesthetically, but provides a host of other benefits incomparable to other roofing materials. Metal roofs are environmentally friendly, low maintenance, light weight, protective, durable, and versatile. But if you are looking for that unique detail that will truly set your home apart – metal roofs are …
Are Metal Panels Suitable For Canadian Climates?
Metal panels have unbelievable strength and high-performing characteristics. But you may be wondering if that means they can withstand the harsh Canadian winters. Whether you live in the rugged mountains or own a second home in a dry desert, we’re breaking down exactly how metal will perform in any climate. High Precipitation Climates A leaking …
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How are Insulated Panels Made?
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are climbing the ladder of top construction materials. Their superior insulating properties, increased spanning capabilities and single-step installation make them efficient and cost-effective. Combine that with the assortment of colors, widths, profiles and finishes. Making them the perfect choice! So how are these superior building materials made? What’s In The Middle? …
Are Metal Roofs Energy Efficient?
You have heard it before! Metal panels are sustainably sourced, environmentally friendly, and energy efficient? But you may want to know more. What is it about metal roofs that makes them energy efficient? How, exactly, can they help you save on heating and cooling costs? In this blog, we will take a closer look at …
Aesthetic Benefits of Metal Panels
Metal panels within construction are a practical choice. The primary reasons being that they are environmentally friendly, low maintenance, light weight, and provide protection and strength to the building. However, metal panels also come with many aesthetic benefits worth considering. No other material can dramatically change the overall look of a structure, while maintaining those …
Preparing for a Metal Roof Installation
We know you are as excited as we are regarding your upcoming metal roof installation. After all, you’re about to be the owner of an eco-friendly, durable, and eye-catching metal roof that will protect your home for decades! However, no big project comes without the necessary forethought and preparation. To help you prepare for your …
How Long Can A Metal Roof Last?
Nothing lasts forever, but the right choice of metal roofing can endure for many lifetimes. Just take a look at some of the roofs atop cathedrals and castles in Europe! If priorities for your roof include low maintenance and longevity, metal should be one of your first choices. So, just how long will your metal …
