Here’s the second installment of critical things most contractor’s don’t know about metal roofing…but we do. Our American Metal Roofing specialists do every evaluation, recommendation, and installation of a new roof. We’re trained and ingrained with quality and durability from the manufacturing of our roofing products, to the final installation and lifetime warranty. Why does … Read more
Here’s a new series based on 10 critical things that most roofing contractors often don’t know about metal roofing….but we do. There are 10 considerations particular to metal roofing that most roofing contractors are simply not aware of. Here, begin explanations of 2 of those 10 critical considerations: Metals and Finishes. These 2 considerations are … Read more
Summer will come to Northern Wisconsin. And when it does, our quality metal roofing systems will reduce home energy costs by keeping homes naturally cooler in hot weather and reducing summer air conditioning demand. 3 Ways Our Metal Roofing Systems Can Reduce Energy Costs Special coatings of reflective pigment reflect away radiant heat. All the … Read more
Replacing a roof is not on the top of anyone’s fun list, but unfortunately, many homeowners will have to look into it every year. Whether your roof is just old or its sustained weather damage or some other kind of accident, you want to make sure that your new roof is durable — so you … Read more
Buying a new roof can be a financial journey. Taking the long view when making your purchasing decision protects your investment in your home, as well as offering protection for all your home contains. Let’s take a look at 3 things which could be on the horizon: On the Horizon: Home Value Most homeowners care … Read more
When buying a new roof, the things to consider are numerous. We’ve been compiling a list of purchasing criteria that we hope you will find helpful. Here are 4 more important things to consider before you sign a contract. 1. Applicability for Your Home For homes that have unique design elements, one of your criteria … Read more
As winter approaches, so does the threat of ice dams. Here’s some information on how to prevent those beastly (yet sometimes beautiful), unwanted home additions. First, how do ice dams form? Ice dams generally result from one of two things, or perhaps a combination of both: Air Leaks. Warm air from a home’s living space … Read more
No, we don’t have many…if any…palm trees. But, here in Northern Wisconsin, homeowners are concerned these days about high winds. Preparing for High Winds Over the past year, the construction industry has taken a serious look at roof performance following the major hurricanes that devastated Florida, Texas, and the Caribbean during the 2017 season. As … Read more
The short answer is “yes” to a new metal roof for your old house. Let’s look at some attributes of metal roofing that lend themselves to older homes: Beauty. It’s interesting to see how a metal roof can add beauty to any older home, so we invite you to take a look at a just … Read more
Energy is increasingly a key factor to consider when making decisions for home improvements. How do we save or create energy for the future? It’s very practical to think about the durability or sustainability of the materials we use in our homes, not just as an environmental concern, but in terms of the cost … Read more