Metal & Copper Roofing Blog

Roof Warranties - Fact and Fiction

We routinely have potential customers inquire about the warranties that come with our metal roof materials, and we know that the topic comes up even more frequently in discussions of roof materials in general. But what exactly does a roof warranty get you?

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How to Know Whether to Replace or Upgrade your New Roof

Here's another in our popular Q&A series. Have a question? Ask in the comments section and we'll write a post with your question and our answer.

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A Project in Napa Valley - Copper Shingles for the Varozza Winery

We love working on historical projects, so we jumped at the chance to work with the lovely people from the Varozza Winery in beautiful Napa Valley, CA. We were able to supply a mix of new and reclaimed copper shingles for their picturesque barn, and here's what the customers had to say when all was said and done:

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Topics: copper shingles, copper roofs CA, reclaimed copper shingles


Metal Roof Prices - What can you Realistically Expect to Pay?

It's the bottom line on any purchase, and a new metal roof is no exception - what's it going to cost? Pricing a new metal roof is a hot topic online these days - check out the links to various articles discussing that very subject below.

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Topics: metal roof prices


Your Best Source for Metal Roofs in Reno and Northern Nevada

If you're ready to upgrade to a metal roof, and you happen to live in the Reno area, Metal Roof Network should be your first stop. We're your local and best source for metal roofs, offering a unique perspective you won't find elsewhere!

  • First, become an educated roofing consumer! Download our FREE re-roofing booklet. It's almost 50 pages long, and it offers an honest assessment of the most popular roofing materials complete with pictures of various materials brand new and after a few years. There are also charts and diagrams, a pricing formula, tips for choosing contractors and more.
  • Then, give us a call and we'll set up your FREE estimate! Once you've had a chance to review our free booklet and you've seen the pictures and descriptions of our metal roof materials, give us a call or fill out our contact form, and we'll be happy to chat with you about your roofing options. We offer premium metal roof materials in tiles, shakes and shingles, panels and diamond shingles and in materials ranging from coated steel to copper to more exotic offerings like porcelain. We also offer free estimates, of course, and we've got great local installers to recommend. 
Re-roof for the last time with a beautiful and permanent metal roof system from your best source for metal roofs in Reno and northern Nevada - Metal Roof Network!
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A Quick Lesson in Cool Roofs

Check out this video from the U.S. Department of Energy - it's a quick rundown on cool roofs - what they are, why they're important and how they can save you money. Follow the link below, then call or click to learn how our metal roof systems qualify!

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Metal Diamond Shingle Discount!

We've mentioned before that one of our favorite profiles is the distinctive diamond shingle. It's a truly beautiful profile in an Old World style that's as versatile application-wise as it is functional and high-performing. 

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Topics: diamond shingles, diamond shaped roofing, metal diamond roofs


The Absolute BEST WAY to Price a New Metal Roof

Considering a new roof? Want the longevity and performance of a metal roof like one of these? Wondering how in the world to price that new metal roof? Well, here are a few ways we can help:

  1. Check out this interesting article written by our very own Chris Testa on exactly that topic. 
     
  2. Use the handy formula in our re-roofing booklet - a comprehensive 50-page guide that no homeowner considering a new roof should go without. Get your free copy here. Or give us a call or click and we can throw some numbers your way.
     
  3. Understand that the short answer is probably somewhere between $5,000 and $100,000. 
     
  4. Understand that the long answer depends on the material, the profile, the size, complexity and location of the job, the type of installer you want, the kind of permits your city or county requires and a few other factors too.

So what's the best way to price a new metal roof? It boils down to finding a reputable installer and supplier, choosing the material and profile, and then getting a take-off down of your roof. That's the only way to get an accurate number for your project. But if you're still considering your options and you just need a ballpark figure, the same reputable supplier should be able to give you a numbers range after asking a few questions about your project.

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Topics: metal roof prices, metal roof cost


Copper Roofs and How to Achieve a Distinctive Patina


This is a beautiful copper roof system in California that blended solid copper shingles left shiny and new with copper shingles that were hand-treated to achieve a patina.

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Topics: copper shingles, copper roof system, copper roofing Reno, copper roof supplies, copper roof products, copper roofs CA, copper roofing, copper roofs, copper diamond shingles


Metal Roof Network - A Customer's Review

We routinely say that the best advertising is word of mouth, which is why we're always happy to provide references to potential customers and post reviews from new customers right on our website.

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Topics: copper shingles, copper roof system, copper roof supplies, copper roofs CA, copper roofs San Francisco, copper roofing, copper roofs