Metal Roofing
Reroofing historic and older homes: A homeowner’s guide
AAR Expert Wendy Marvin says that the key to a successful historic home roofing project is thorough planning and working with knowledgeable professionals. When replacing or repairing a roof on an older or historic home, you're dealing with unique challenges that require careful planning and specialized expertise. Here's what you need ...
Keeping cool under a metal roof
By Drexel Metals. How metal roofs can keep temperatures and costs low. According to a recent analysis from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), home electricity bills are expected to rise to an average of $784 this summer, up more than 6% from $737 in 2024, marking a ...
Metal roofing myths, busted
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Do you think you know the whole truth about metal roofs? Some of these facts might surprise you! Editor’s note: Share this information with customers who have questions about metal roofs. Metal roofing often gets a bad rap: too loud, too hot, too risky, ...
Top July articles: Trailblazing roofing products
By Emma Peterson. Catch up on what’s been happening during the roofing world’s busiest season. For many homeowners, summer is the relaxing season – full of long evenings enjoying the warm weather and sunny weekends exploring their neighborhoods. But for contractors in the roofing industry, summer is called construction ...
Preventing oil canning: 6 tips for metal roof maintenance
By Viotell Metal Concepts. Your guide to oil canning and how to keep it at bay. There are many benefits to a metal roof: durability, energy efficiency, low maintenance, weather resistance and aesthetics. However, there is no perfect roofing system without regular maintenance, and your metal roof does come with ...
Industrial roofing that works as hard as you do
By ROOFCORP of America. What covers your facility can make or break your bottom line. When it comes to industrial buildings, the roof is more than just a cover — it's your first line of defense against weather, energy loss and costly downtime. Yet, too many facilities stick with outdated or mismatched ...
The rise of residential metal
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Discover how modern innovations have made metal roofing not only a functional choice, but an aesthetic one, too. Metal roofing has long been a popular roofing choice for industrial and other commercial applications for its durability and functionality. However, it initially faced challenges breaking ...
The metal roofing of today
By Matt Landry, Red Dog’s Roofing. Learn about the reasons more homeowners are opting for metal on their homes. While it is not a new roofing material, metal is getting its moment in the spotlight. For decades, metal was seen as a quick and affordable option for industrial buildings and agricultural spaces. ...
Best roofing materials for a secure and efficient warehouse
By AAA Roofing. Discover the roofing options that can transform your warehouse into a fortified, energy-efficient hub. A sturdy roof is the unsung hero of any well-managed warehouse, shielding valuable goods and operations from the elements and minimizing energy costs year-round. But with the range of roofing materials and ...
Reality check: Does increasing home resiliency really make (dollars and) sense?
Two homeowners in the heart of hurricane zone say their home is living proof. In the home improvement and construction industry, the buzz is all about home “hardening” and making homes more resilient in order to better withstand climate extremes. That’s especially true in places like Florida and the Gulf coast, ...
