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Are Coatings Important for Your Metal Roof?

Yes! Yes! Yes! Coatings are very important for your metal roof. They have specific properties and purposes that will help to lengthen the lifetime of your roof, while cutting down on potential maintenance and repair issues. Kynar Drexel, our main supplier of metal roof material, uses Kynar on the aluminum and galvalume roofs. It is a […]

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Stay Safe When Installing A Metal Roof

I wanted to share a quick video that briefly shows our safety harness for installing your new metal roof. We sell them so roofers can stay safe as they install metal roofs. We also have some other safety equipment available. We know how important safety is, so we are happy to be meeting those needs […]

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Is Your Roof Cool?

Sustainable architecture is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. One element to consider during the process of making a home more green, is by making the roof cool. First of all, what is a cool roof? A cool roof is one that reflects heat and solar radiation, therefore reducing the heat that is […]

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Going Green: All About Copper Patina

As I said in the last blog, copper roofing is becoming popular again. I say “again” because looking back at history, it’s been used for many centuries as a favorite roofing material. The patina that forms on copper roofs is a result of weathering and changes in the chemical composition of the metal. It’s a […]

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How to Hire a Good Miami Roofer – Part 1 – Establishing A Good List

After last week’s blog about having a professional inspect and do the maintenance for your metal roof, I realized that finding a qualified Miami metal roofing professional can sometimes be difficult in and of itself. Unfortunately, the roofing industry is known for scams, shoddy workmanship, and overpriced installations. So it’s up to you to do […]

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Why YOU Shouldn’t Do Metal Roof Maintenance

So you’ll notice that I emphasized the “you” in that statement. Of course, it’s important to maintain your roof and I would never tell you otherwise. But the truth is, most homeowners are not familiar with metal roofing and the hazards and problems that come up over time. Especially in Miami, Florida, where weather and […]