Metal & Copper Roofing Blog

Won't A Copper Roof Be Too Shiny?

Chris Testa — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:14:59 GMT

We've been working with an architect on plans for a big custom residence with specs for a large copper roof and other details. A concern arose regarding the presentation of the concept to the neighborhood architectural committee regarding whether the copper roof would be too shiny. Here's how we approached this to ensure approval.

Why Metal Roof Pricing Lacks a Flat Rate

Chris Testa — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:25:59 GMT

Earlier this month, we were contacted by something inquiring about metal roofing pricing, specifically for "copper-look" materials. Pricing is, of course, one of the first questions we hear when it comes to a new metal roof. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a price sheet for our various metal roofing materials. That's because the price of metal itself fluctuates, every roofing project is different, and accessories will always vary. Here's why metal roof pricing lacks a flat rate.

Can You Use Standard Ice & Water Shield Under Metal Roofing?

Chris Testa — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:23:38 GMT

Someone reached out recently with a specific question about the choice of ice and water shield her contractor was using with the new copper roof over her three bay windows. She noticed that the high operating temperature for this particular product was 194F and worried that wasn't high enough, posing problems down the road, so she reached out for our insight.

Available Sizes and Shapes of Diamond Metal Roofing

Chris Testa — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:49:49 GMT

Someone reached out recently with an inquiry about the available sizes and shapes of our diamond shingles. It's a good question, and we're sharing our response here in case others are wondering the same thing.

Metal Roofing Questions & Answers

Chris Testa — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:57:27 GMT

As a distributor of premium metal roofing materials, we get a lot of questions about, well, metal roofing! Here are some of the most recent metal roofing questions we were asked in our blog post comments and through our contact form, plus our answers.

How to Boost the Patina on a Copper Roof

Chris Testa — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:57:40 GMT

Because copper roofing is our specialty, we field a lot of questions about this beautiful material. Many of those relate to the distinctive patina that develops on a copper roof after it's been exposed to the elements. If you're wondering to to boost the patina on a copper roof, read on.

Flat Steel Panel Roofing for a Classic Modern Residence

Chris Testa — Wed, 26 May 2021 23:10:57 GMT

When the owner and architect of a "classic modern" executive residence considered his options for a durable, low-maintenance roof that would match the understated elegance of the home itself, he quickly landed on metal. Here's why.

The Best Roof for a Modern Farmhouse

Chris Testa — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:32:30 GMT

Credit Joanna Gaines and the Magnolia empire — the "Modern Farmhouse" is a dominant architectural and home decor style that isn't going anywhere. And for those who are truly committee to the aesthetic, metal roofing should be a consideration. There's a reason that the best roof for the modern farmhouse is metal roofing.

Metal Roof Prices in Reno, NV - Then and Now

Chris Testa — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 01:01:03 GMT

Someone said something to me the other day that caused me to pause: "You guys have priced yourselves out of the market!” He was commenting on some prices he had received for a new metal roof and we were comparing the numbers he was receiving. It made me wonder if there was something we (and I’m speaking now as if I represent the entire metal roofing industry) were doing that was reducing our competitiveness in the marketplace. I was curious enough to review projects that I had been involved in from 20 and 30 years ago to see if I could understand my friend’s comments. Here's what I found about metal roof prices in Reno, Nevada — then and now.

Metal Roofing and the End of 2020

Chris Testa — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:54:41 GMT

Another year in the history books, and metal roofing remains one of the very best roof materials that a building owner can choose. Since I first began working with metal roof materials back when Reagan was early in his first term, metal roofing has maintained its position at the top rung of roofing options, with its price and performance at the premium end of the spectrum. There have been many, many roofing products that have come and gone in the last few decades, but metal roofing just keeps chugging along at the front of the quality line.