This is a progress shot of our high profile Patagonia diamond shingle as it's being installed on a custom home in Northern California. See the blue liner? These lovely and unusual shingles are being installed over our thermal liner, which will dramatically improve energy efficiency. Bonus!

Diamond-shaped roof shingles have enjoyed a long history on distinctive buildings and residences, and they're enjoying something of a comeback. Still used on homes in which the roof is not just a roof but a statement, you can find diamond shingles in a number of different materials. Does that mean anyone can slap up a diamond shingle roof? Well, technically, yes - but since all roofing materials are NOT considered equal, here's why your beautiful diamond shingle roof should be made of metal:

Sometimes, a potential customer contacts Metal Roof Network not because he or she is in need of metal roofing materials for a roof but for a project of another kind. That was the case with the very talented customer below, who recently wrote this review of her experience with us:

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. 

One of my favorite products is our line of diamond-shaped metal roofing shingles. It's a style of metal roofing that has been used for centuries on prominent buildings. The shape also enjoyed some popularity in the early 20th century made from painted asbestos roofing shingles.