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Master Lessons in Metal Roofing: Oil Canning

Here we are, with another one of our monthly lessons in metal roofing terms! At a recent conference they talked about this, so that’s why I decided to blog about it. Oil canning is a pretty common phenomenon and, while you probably don’t know the term, I’m sure you’ve seen what the term refers to. […]

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Will A Metal Roof Rust?

A common concern that we hear in Metal Master shop is the question, “Will a metal roof rust?” The idea that metal rusts so a metal roof must rust too is the common response. And we’ve all seen those awful red, cracked tin roofs on shacks along the side of the road in the boondocks. […]

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The Obvious Truth About Black Roofs

We’ve all been there. In the sun. At the beach. Wearing a black shirt. And BAKING in that heat! You’ve heard that black absorbs the sun’s rays while white reflects them. Well, that’s basically true. Oftentimes, people ask about metal roof colors and how it affects the heating of the house and energy savings. Especially […]

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Master Lessons in Metal Roofing: Thermal Movement

There was some talk at MetalCon last month about the thermal coefficient of metal roofing materials. It seemed like a topic worth addressing, even briefly, to give you an idea of what it means and why it’s important when you are looking for the metal roof that’s right for you. Thermal Movement: temperature fluctuations throughout […]

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How To Get Miami’s Best Metal Roof Warranty

What is the one thing that can make a good product great? The warranty, of course! You can expect your metal roof to last 2 to 3 times longer than a roof made from your usual wood or asphalt materials. It won’t decompose like other roofs and it holds up much better in varying weather. […]

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The Art of Getting a Metal Roof Quote

Paintings, pictures and movies. Music, dance, and theater. There are so many varieties of art.Even martial arts are talked about frequently. But one often overlooked form of art is the ability to get a quote from your metal roof manufacturer, or any contractor, for that matter! WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!?! For contractors and […]

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In Miami, Thinner Isn’t Always Better

So you know you want a metal roof, right? Well of course you do, you’re reading this, aren’t you? But now how do you decide what kind of metal roof to purchase? What are the different qualities and traits to look for and how do you match them to your needs? And are there any […]

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Do metal roofs affect cell phone reception?

We got a super interesting question the other day. Someone wanted to know if metal roofs would affect their cell phone reception. This is honestly a question we’ve never been asked before. But the short answer is NO. Metal roofs will not interfere with cell phone reception. If you do have a weak signal in […]

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Be Good To The Environment and Your Body Too

We think green in today’s day and age, right? We keep our oceans clean, we limit greenhouses gases and invest in recycled products like our metal roofs. So why not treat your body better as well? I hope you weren’t thinking about stopping for fast food on the way home tonight! ~J.C.