Is it Safe to Walk on a Metal Roof?

Is it Safe to Walk on a Metal Roof?

Walking on a roof made of steel panels is a little riskier than an asphalt shingle roof.  While it is never recommended to walk on your roof if you are not a professional, there are times when a homeowner may need to just go up there.  It could be simply needing to...
Standing Seam Roofing IS Made to Last

Standing Seam Roofing IS Made to Last

Standing seam roofing panels are able to resist many different kinds of weather-related challenges, such as fire, hurricanes and salty air.  In this column, we discuss the different types of metal roofing fastening systems—a very important topic that involves...
Myth: Is a Metal Roof Loud in Heavy Rain or Hail?

Myth: Is a Metal Roof Loud in Heavy Rain or Hail?

Is a metal roof loud during heavy rain or hail? It’s natural for a homeowner to ask “is a metal roof loud when it rains or hails?”  Our answer is that they really aren’t any noisier than asphalt shingle roofing. It may seem surprising. But the confusion...
Hail and Metal Roofing

Hail and Metal Roofing

When it comes to replacing your roof, there are many options available. You’re going to ask yourself many questions and listen to advice or opinions of many friends. If you live in an area that gets hit by hail quite frequently, it has become difficult to deny the...