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Get the Edge

Why You Need One The Freund roller folding tool makes quick work of metal edges and is perfect for the roofing contractor or installer in your life. It’s a roofing tool that comes in varying sizes to accommodate pretty much any job. The sky is literally the limit. This edge roller, which looks a lot […]

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Does Color Fade on a Metal Roof?

The short answer: No. Because, we use Kynar paint to seal our metal panels. It never fades even under the harsh Florida sun. It just won’t quit. You’ve seen Kynar all over the world. Monumental architecture around the world features Kynar metal coating. Philadelphia, Shanghai, Las Vegas, Paris… and every single metal roof we sell/install […]

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What is Galvalume?

Galvalume is a hybrid of sorts. Not like your crazy neighbors’ labradoodle puppy. Galvalume is a combination of galvanized metal and aluminum. It’s a less expensive option than galvanized metal alone. It’s also a bit heavier than pure aluminum which is fairly lightweight. As with all our metal roofs, galvalume offers the same quality. Unlike […]

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Adding Curb Appeal to Your House!

In today’s market, it’s essential that you add curb appeal wherever possible, to help boost your chances for a quick sale! A new roof ranks in the top ten for optimal curb appeal, and we can see why. A leaky, old, and failing roof can result in a negative mark on an inspector’s checklist. So […]

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Let the Metal Roofing Pros Lend a Hand!

Here at Metal Master Shop, we encounter a lot of experts who know exactly what they’re looking for when it comes to the building materials they will need for their metal roofing projects, but we are also prepared for those individuals who may not even know where to begin. Our team is highly trained on […]

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Find Out What a Ridge Is

Last month, we started a new series on roofing terminology, because it’s hard to have a conversation with any roofer who starts throwing around roofing jargon. It’ll also make the roofers’ jobs easier if they can talk about a roof project without breaking down every term they use. In this installment, we’re going to talk […]

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Hurricane Season in Full Force

As you might recall, hurricane season lasts from June through November. That means hurricane season is already here! The tropical storm Arthur briefly became a hurricane and hit the east coast around the Fourth of July, before reverting back to a tropical storm and moving on northward. There have been a lot of storms and […]

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How to Pitch the Metal Roof Perfectly

As we discussed a few months back at our South Florida Metal Roofing Conference, one of the big problems many contractors face is in their marketing and sales. To put it bluntly, they don’t really have them. Obviously, you’re in the business of roofing, not marketing or selling your services—but you’ll get better results and […]

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Finally… Learn What the Slope of a Roof Is!

Last week, we talked about the questions people often ask their roofing contractors. In general, it’s very helpful to understand the jargon that contractors use so you can better communicate with them. That’s why we’re featuring a series on roofing terminology. We’ll start with the term slope (also known as pitch). What’s a Roof Slope? […]