Someone reached out recently to inquire about a "copper look" option. Copper roofing is a premium choice for many reasons, and there are many people who want the aesthetics of copper without its price tag - understandably! It's true that you can find a lot "fake copper" paint finishes on the market these days. Still, when people ask if there's a substitute for real copper roofing, the truth is - not really.

As a metal roofing distributor, we have worked with a number of amazing materials. But our favorite roofing material is copper, and we're proud to say that copper roofs are really our specialty. It's a beautiful material, but that's not the only reason we hold it in such high esteem.

Recession. Depression. Downturn. Correction. They're all terms we don’t want to hear, but given the economic impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, we were all expecting to encounter them at some point. What does the the economic downturn mean for the roofing industry and specifically for metal roofing? I’ll do my best to provide one perspective on trends we might expect.

We field a lot of inquiries in our blog post comments, and there tends to be quite a bit of repetition. There remain many misconceptions about metal roofing, and the idea that a metal roof might "catch" more heat from the sun than a non-metal roof is one of them. If you've ever wondered whether a metal roof makes a home hotter, the answer is no. Here's why.

As a metal roof distributor and manufacturer, we write about metal roofing all the time. You'll often find us discussing the low maintenance of metal roof, which may seem a little contrary to the title of this post. While metal roofing is just about the longest lasting material you can buy, there are things you can do to keep it looking and performing its best. Here are five ways to take proper care of metal roofing.

We were approached by a client who was remodeling a 60+ year old residence that was originally built with discontinued asbestos diamonds shingles (seen below). He was looking for a roof product that would replicate the style, but without the issues that come with asbestos. Fortunately, we could offer a solution with our metal diamond roofing.