Jack Gray Introduction Metal roofing is a very large category. There are more metal roofing products available than there are for any other type of roofing material. Metal roof panels are made in many different sizes, from many different metals, with many different panel profiles, with many different coatings, for use in many different situations. In this …
Introduction Selecting the right roofing contractor is very important. A new roof is a big investment, a roof replacement project can be an ordeal, and deciding which roofing contractor to hire can be hard. If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t know much about the technical aspects of a roof installation, or how to tell …
Introduction Metal roofing is an attractive roofing option. It looks great. It can be recycled. It’s lightweight. Metal panels can each provide the same coverage as dozens of shingles and they can weigh as little as 70 pounds per square (100 square feet). Compare this to a clay tile roof that can weigh more than 1,000 …
Introduction This article should give you a pretty accurate idea of what the typical total installed cost will be for various types of modified bitumen roofs in 2025. You should be aware that the cost of any individual modified bitumen roof will depend on several variables, including roof size, roof complexity, local labor costs, the type …
Introduction In this article, I’m going to explain the factors that determine cedar roof costs. I’ll also give you the typical costs for various types of cedar shingle and shake roofs in 2025. Keep in mind that the final cost of any particular cedar shingle roof will depend on several variables, including roof size, roof pitch, …
This article covers traditional asphalt roll roofing. Introduction There’s an old joke that contractors like to tell: “Good, fast, cheap — you can only pick two!” This is one of those jokes that contains much wisdom and actually expresses a deep, abiding truth about the world. I even saw it on a bumper sticker once. …