Metal & Copper Roofing Blog

Here's a video of the custom natural steel roof we wrote about in a previous post. The customer wanted something that would effectively mimic the texture and depth of wood shakes, but with none of the fire hazards associated with that material. Given the heavily wooded setting of this home, it's a wise choice.

We were fortunate enough to have been approached by a gentleman with a very interesting and unusual home nearly a year ago. He knew that his wood shakes were near the end of their lives and he was adding an addition, so he was shopping for a new roof. As you can see by the photo below, his home is architecturally unique and he was seeking a roof material that was eclectic and distinctive to complement this forest retreat.

We must receive an inquiry at least oncce a day that goes something like this: "We have an ordinary, 1500 square foot house. What might a new metal roof cost?" To to uninitiated, that seems like such a natural question and expecting a concise answer would appear to be perfectly reasonable. Actually, that's not the case.

Occasionally, we'll get a request for the "best" metal roof color. Is there such a thing? Depending on what you're going for, yes, there is. But it invariably varies from project to project!

We receive so many inquiries from folks interested in prices for a new metal roof, and the questions often take the form of, "My house is 2000 square feet, how much will a new metal roof cost?" Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to give a decent answer to that question because there are just too many variables. Here is just a sample of some of the questions that need be answered in order to begin the process of putting numbers to a roof project:

Ever wondered about the different kinds of metal used as roofing material? Wonder no more! Our resident roof expert, Chris Testa, reveals how our various metal roof profiles are made in different metals. As a little bonus, he also demonstrates how different metals can look similar to the point of being impossible to distinguish by observation alone.

Hands down, the most common question we hear is, "How much will a metal roof cost?" And while we'd love to just hand over a price sheet, it's a bit more complicated than that. Variables affecting price include things like the size, complexity and location of a given project, desired replacement material and profile, installer preferences, and - a biggie - preexisting conditions.

Part of the appeal of majestic, decades-old metal roofs is that beautiful, distinctive patina that has developed as a result of weather and time. And whether you're admiring that classic rusty roof on an old barn or the one-of-a-kind patina on a dramatic copper roof, know that you're not alone wondering how you can re-create the look on your own home (without stealing the one you're viewing!).

After dealing with asphalt shingles, many people consider the wisdom of upgrading to metal come the inevitable replacement time. In fact, we've got our very own comparison sheet that goes into detail about both materials. Here are four popular misconceptions that pop up when people compare asphalt shingles to metal roofing:

Christmas is almost here and in the spirit of giving, we're throwing a FLASH SALE on all kinds of metal roofing now through December 28. Take your pick and get yours before it's gone!