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13 Apr The Metals in Metal Roofing 4: What is Aluminum Metal Roofing?

Posted at 9:42 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing, News, Understanding Your Roof

Lightweight, durable, and corrosion resistant, aluminum is a good option for almost any residential metal roofing system, including standing seam, shake, shingle, tile and slate profiles. Aluminum will never rust, so it is an ideal metal for coastal applications and other areas where steel might be in danger. Aluminum’s propensity...

30 Mar The Metals in Metal Roofing 2: What Is Galvanized Steel Roofing?

Posted at 9:06 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

Our series begins with a common metal found in metal roofing: galvanized steel. Because the traditional carbon/iron steel alloy is rust prone when exposed to the elements, steels used for the metal roofing industry are coated with a specific thickness of another metal or alloy on both sides of the base...

23 Mar A New Series Educates Consumers on the “Metals” in Metal Roofing

Posted at 6:52 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Understanding Your Roof

Our unique, North Carolina climate makes metal roofing an attractive and eco-friendly option. As you investigate this option for your home or commercial property, be sure to learn all you can about the types of metal being offered. Many people automatically assume, when they hear "metal roofing" that the "metal" is...

16 Mar Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather:The Bottom Line

Posted at 7:05 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

The industry is seeing a rapid increase in the use of metal roofing in areas prone to severe weather. This is because the "proof is in the pudding." People are seeing metal systems out-perform other roofing systems on a regular basis during weather occurrence of all types. Products that perform...

24 Feb Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather: Hail

Posted at 7:48 AM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather

Metal roofing is widely respected for its hail resistance. While there can certainly be storms from which no roofing material will escape unscathed, metal roofing offers good protection from leaks even if aesthetic damages do occur. The most widely-accepted test of hail-resistance is Underwriters Lab (U.L.) 2218, a steel-ball drop...

17 Feb Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather: Snow

Posted at 3:00 PM in Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Understanding Your Roof

Many people may not think about it but snow and ice are among the worst that mother nature can throw at a roof. They cause degradation of materials, failure of sealants, and ice damming can cause severe home damages. Metal roofing is known for its ability quickly shed snow loads. Typically...

27 Jan Metal Roofing in Extreme Weather: Heat and Sun

Posted at 8:30 AM in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, News

This week, we begin a new series on the benefits of metal roofing, as they relate to weather extremes. The Benefits. Choosing the right metal roof is critical but, even before that, you must know why you’re choosing metal in the first place. It is often (though not always) a higher investment...

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