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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 […]

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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 […]