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Hiring Contractor | Metal | Roofing | Homeowner Education

By: Patrick Hogan
April 27th, 2020

As a homeowner, you have probably thought of starting home improvement projects many times. In most cases, these are probably the repair jobs to fix some of your home’s structural issues. But if you want to increase your property’s value, you may also improve its aesthetics and upgrade some of its amenities.

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Metal | Roofing | Homeowner Education | Color Options | Standing Seam | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
April 20th, 2020

From clothes to cars, black is a classic color because it adds sophistication and style to everything it touches. While the metal roofing industry has historically leaned towards neutral colors, matte black is now the latest growing trend in modern architecture.

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Metal | Homeowner Education | Corrugated Roofing | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
April 1st, 2020

If you’re searching for the right metal panel for your project, you’ve most likely realized there are many different options to choose from. One metal panel that does not get discussed as often as some other panels, yet provides a great value at a lower price, is R-Panel.

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Homeowner Education | Corrugated Roofing | Problems

By: Lauren Risotto
March 31st, 2020

Let’s say you’re looking for a low cost, easy to find a metal panel with a simple installation. So simple that you might even be tempted to do it yourself. Under these circumstances, all roads would lead you to corrugated panels.

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How to | Homeowner Education | Color Options

By: Paul Rubio
March 11th, 2020

You’ve decided to use metal as your roofing material on your house and now it is time to answer the toughest question that most buyers face: which color should I choose for my metal roof? You want to pick the right metal roofing color option to complement your house design. Picking the right color for your metal roof will make your house stand out in the neighborhood. Once your roof is installed changing the color is not an option, so choosing a color that looks appealing is imperative.

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Homeowner | Metal | Homeowner Education | roof | Maintenance

By: Lauren Risotto
February 28th, 2020

One of the biggest benefits of a metal roof is that the required maintenance is very low, especially when compared to other types of roofing. For example, maintenance on an asphalt shingle roof includes regularly checking for shingles that are broken, buckled, or have blown away and are missing altogether. These shingles have to be repaired or replaced immediately to keep up the integrity of the roof and prevent small issues from becoming larger problems. Even though the maintenance on a metal roof is low, there are still some necessary actions you need to take to properly maintain your roof.

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Education | Homeowner Education | Bonderized Steel

By: Paul Rubio
February 28th, 2020

So, you want a roof or a wall panel that looks old and has a dull matte gray finish. You are looking for a product that is inexpensive and not as shiny as galvanized or galvalume. The pictures of Bonderized corrugated or standing seam roofing look beautiful. Unfortunately, it is not that simple. Bonderized was NOT intended to be used as an unpainted and exposed roofing or siding panel.

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Homeowner Education | paint systems | SMP

By: Lauren Risotto
February 25th, 2020

Deciding between PVDF panels or SMP panels for your new metal roof? We’re here to help. As a manufacturer of panels with both types of paint systems, we are often asked which is better. We want you to be able to choose which panels will make the most sense for you.