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Winter Roof Replacements: Metal Roofing vs. Asphalt Shingles
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA Metal Roofing. Learn about the advantages DECRA Metal Roofing has for homes in colder climates. Winter is here! And with the colder weather comes the challenge of installing traditional asphalt shingle roofs in temperatures below 40° F. Because asphalt shingle installation and repairs require adhesive products ...
Why Spring Home Shows Are Your Best Bet for Leads
By Christi Jones, Metal Roofing Consultants. How to generate qualified top leads when you are just starting out. When you are new to the roofing industry, leads can be hard to come by. The key to a successful roofing business is generating qualified leads, so the question becomes how do ...
Celebrating the Rise of Metal Roofing
By Marco Industries. Metal Roofing Magazine highlights the growth and success of metal roofing after 20 years of publication. A leading voice in the metal roofing industry, Metal Roofing Magazine, is celebrating 20 years of providing quality metal roofing news and information to contractors across the U.S. The magazine has ...
Why a Metal Roof Should Be a Part of Any House Flip
By Trevor Underwood, DECRA. If you find your customers are unsure of what roofing material to use for their replacement, consider directing them towards a metal roof. Despite asphalt being one of the cheapest materials on the market, the fact that they need to be replaced every 12 ...
How to Remove Mold or Algae from a Metal Roof
Read a few tips for cleaning a DECRA stone-coated metal roof to protect it from algae, mold, lichen and more to achieve life-long perfection. Stone-coated metal roofing is an excellent solution for anyone looking for an easy to clean surface. Like other structural options, they inevitably attract algae, lichen and mold ...
The Demand for Metal Roofing Continues to Rise
By Marco Industries. Contractors are celebrating as data indicates the increasing popularity of metal roofing. The demand for metal roofing for new home construction has doubled according to data collected by Dodge Data and Analytics and commissioned by the Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA). This is good news for residential roofers as metal ...
Metal Roofing: A (Aluminum) to Z (Zinc)
Two-day Metal Roofing Systems course to take place at the University of Wisconsin. Metal roofing expert, Rob Haddock, presents Metal Roofing Systems at the University of Wisconsin Madison’s School of Engineering on December 3-4, 2020. If you design, install, commission, maintain or repair metal roofing systems, this course will provide you with ...
Simplify Measuring for Metal Roofing With These Tips
By McElroy Metal. Measuring a roof for metal roofing needn’t be stressful or complicated. Measuring a roof for metal roofing can be tricky when taking into account multiple pitches and angles coupled with the fact that many homes don’t have a perfectly square roof. Despite this, there is no need for discouragement. ...
10 Reasons to Opt for a Metal Roof Retrofit
By Ken Gieseke, McElroy Metal. What to consider when choosing between removing or retrofitting an existing roof. Building owners have two options when faced with replacing a commercial roof. The first option is to remove and replace the existing roof. The second option is to choose a retrofit solution. When making ...
The Pros Outweigh the Cons When it Comes to Metal Roofing
By McElroy Metal. While the upfront cost of a metal roof may seem steep, the benefits of a metal roof are numerous. Metal roofing continues to gain popularity as more homeowners are choosing to replace their shingle roofs with metal roofs. Why are homeowners making this shift to metal roofing though? ...
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