When it comes to premium roofing materials, slate is right up at the top, and it's joined by several metals, including copper and porcelain coated steel. If you're debating re-roofing with one of these beautiful - and pricey - materials, here's a handy comparison to consider before making a final decision.

One of the benefits of metal roofing is the many styles, colors and textures in which it's available. That means that someone who wants the look of a shingle roof or a tile roof is in luck, because they can enjoy the aesthetics associated with these materials without the performance, lifespan and engineering drawbacks. If you want the look of shingles, it's time to investigate metal roofing.

There's just nothing like a beautiful, solid copper roof. Of all the materials we supply, our favorite - and our specialty - has to be copper roofing. And it's not just because copper is beautiful.

Homeowners living in areas with cold, snowy winters may think they've missed their chance to get a new roof now that we're rolling into mid-November. If you're one such homeowner and you're praying your roof lasts until the spring, take heart. Here are three reasons to get a new roof this winter:

Q. What is a standing seam panel roof? What makes it appropriate for residential applications?

Live in Reno or elsewhere in northern Nevada? Hopefully you're enjoying this Indian summer as much as we are, but take heed! If you're in need of a new roof before winter, you're running out of time. We discussed this back in July, when we advised anyone considering a new roof to start researching their options. And why is that? Because anyone who knows what they're doing has scheduled jobs to be completed before the white stuff starts falling.

Here's another in our Q&A series. Have a burning roofing question? Post it as a comment and we'll answer!

We may not be from North Carolina, but any story comparing asphalt shingles to metal roofing still gets our attention. Check out this NBC story covering one of the average homeowner's biggest questions - it's time for a new roof, so what's it going to be? Stick with what you know or upgrade to something better?

When it's time for a new roof, your budget is likely your top priority. But if considerations like performance, aesthetics and green factor matter to you as well, you're probably considering a metal roof. So how do you balance a metal roof budget? Read on!

This client was remodeling their 25-year-old home and had to replace the original concrete roof because it was failing. The resultant leaks had proven impossible to locate and repair.