We're getting more and more inquiries about the feasibility of solar panels on a copper roof. The answer is yes, it can be done. But our recommendation for those who considering copper diamonds, tiles, or shingles is to combine profiles so that the solar panels are mounted to panels. Here's why.

We hear this question a lot, and what people are really asking is whether a metal roof makes a house too hot. Here's what we tell them.

This is a common question, and in many cases, yes, a metal roof be installed right over the top of another existing roof material. In fact, thousands of metal roofs have been installed over composition shingles and/or wood shakes with no problems at all.

Even though we only make metal roofing and don’t do any installation work, we do deal with roof contractors and roofers every day.  Having been in the business for more than three decades, you definitely learn a few things, including the fact that there is a very big range of skill-sets when it comes to roof mechanics.

I was having a conversation with a client the other day about the benefits of metal roofing, and he asked an interesting question:  If I buy a metal roof, will I ever have to replace it? My answer was the usual, “You won’t live long enough!” However, it did have me thinking about all the metal roofs I’ve seen installed and how many I’ve actually seen replaced. 

This project reminds me of two recurring themes that we encounter often in the metal roofing business - roof colors as they appear in the sample and on the roof, and what roofing material weighs.

We often hear from potential customers who are interested in whether or not they'd be able to DIY their new metal roof. It can vary depending on which profile and metal a customer is considering, but yes, metal roof installation can be a very doable DIY project.

When people ask about our beautiful copper roofing, the first question is usually related to price. We have copper roofing in an assortment of beautiful profiles, and it makes sense that people want to know about cost, just for an idea. If you're in the market for a new roof, you may be wondering yourself - what will a new copper roof cost? Just like shopping for a car, there's no single answer. The final cost of a new copper roof will depend on things like the profile, installation costs, gauge, even the time of year.