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Residential metal roofing enjoys especially strong popularity in warm climates. This is because high temperatures and intense sun are especially damaging to roofing materials, prompting homeowners to seek out more durable, lasting, and energy efficient options. Let’s take a look at why metal roofing is popular in hot climates, as well as special considerations to keep in mind when thinking about a metal roof in a hot climate. Durability. The roof is not a pretty place to be. In all climates, it is subject to severe winds and punishing rains. But in hot climates, it also has to endure extreme heat and great amounts of sunlight. Heat and sun cause most roofing materials to break down rapidly. They dry out, crack, curl, and disintegrate. As this happens, their lives are shortened and they become more susceptible to leaks and wind damage. But metal doesn’t do that. It is virtually impervious to heat and sun. The special consideration in regards to this is color retention. Many older paint

Classic Metal Roofing Systems is pleased to announce American Metal Roofs of Michigan, as the Job of the Month award winner for July. The award is given to one dealer in the United States each month for their superb use of Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ products. American Metal Roofs won for their Slate Gray Rustic Shingle installation on a home owned by Bill Susewitz in Gaylord, MI. Additionally, this installation features a Freedom Solar array on its south-facing slope. Todd Miller explains, “The Susewitz’s home was chosen as July’s Job of the Month for its quality craftsmanship and use of Freedom Solar roofing. We’re honored the Susewitzs chose our products to use on their beautiful home.” The Susewitz installation is especially unique because of the Fredom Solar installation. Freedom Solar is manufactured by a division of American Metal Roofs and distributed nationally by Classic Metal Roofing Systems. This quality standing seam roof features integrated solar technology, truly maki

Homeowners often ask us whether a metal roof is right for their home. Fact is, metal roofs can be a great addition to just about any home. The key considerations in making a decision, though, are what the homeowner’s goals are with a new roof and also what special considerations there may be with their roof. Let’s take a look at both of these areas. First, here are the goals that typically will prompt a homeowner to buy a metal roof: They intend to stay in the home through at least one re-roofing cycle. In most areas, that is from 12 – 20 years. Because residential roofing prices double about every ten years, the financial benefits of metal roofing really kick in once the homeowner has gone through one re-roofing cycle. The homeowner cares about the aesthetics and value of their home. The top of a house is not a friendly place to hang out and most roofing materials show their age quickly. Installing a metal roof, which will keep a fresh look over the long term, will make your home more

Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ Oxford Shingle aluminum roofing system has been chosen for use on the Cool Energy House being built in conjunction with the International Builders Show. The Cool Energy House is a joint effort of the Building America Retrofit Alliance and the Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings. The home will be open for viewing during the annual builders show held in Orlando, Florida February 8 – 11. Classic Metal Roofing Systems, based in Piqua, Ohio, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of specialty residential metal roofing. According to Classic president Todd Miller, “We are very pleased to have our product chosen for this very important house which has been designed to use today’s latest green building technologies to produce a house that is sustainable, energy efficient, and very liveable. Our Oxford Shingle meets the goals of this project very well.” Introduced by Classic in 2000, Oxford Shingle is a system of fully interlocking aluminum roofing s

Hurricane Isaac and other severe winds can damage roofing and wreak havoc on your home. But high winds are also very interesting. Metal roofing can be a good way to protect your home in all sorts of severe weather. In keeping with hurricane season, we recently discovered a fascinating website that graphically shows the current wind patterns across the United States, including the estimated wind speeds. It is a very engaging look at our weather! Prepare to be a bit mesmerized as you look at this interactive Wind Map courtesy of hint.fm that is updated every hour. light steel roll forming machine roofing sheet making machine rollforming machines

The benefits of metal roofing are numerous; that metal roofing can contribute to fire protection may be news to you.  Durability, energy efficiency, beauty, low weight, and wind resistance are some of the key reasons why homeowners are increasingly choosing metal roofs. However, fire protection is another reason. The dry, hot summer that has held much of the United States captive this year has been a contributing factor in many devastating fires which have swept across the country side. ABC News recently ran a couple of stories on homes in Washington state which have been spared damage by fires that destroyed neighboring homes. One thing that set these homes apart from others was their metal roofs. rollforming machine purlin making machine steel frame construction

All of us at Classic Metal Roofing Systems hope you and yours had a blessed Christmas and New Year’s Celebration! We are happy to say that we are kicking off the new year with a series of inspirational (and sometimes humorous) postings on our Facebook page. These are custom-designed by us for the enjoyment of our Facebook fans and we hope that you will take a moment to like our Facebook page so that our daily posts will show up in your feed. For many of us, January 1st brought the yearly ritual of New Year’s resolutions – taking a step back to look at our lives and set goals for personal improvement. Year after year, the most popular resolution is to improve one’s health and fitness and, according to Time Magazine, it is also the one most commonly broken resolutions. Dealing with the harsh winter weather often quickly derails our most well-intentioned fitness plans. Fortunately, Livestrong has some great ideas on how to maintain and improve one’s fitness while staying home and using th

Dear Friends, February is the month of love. Even though we’re in the construction industry, we at Classic Metal Roofing are wondering one thing this month: What do you love about your home? We all transform our homes into personal sanctuaries … places where we find comfort, security, safety, and the love of our families. But what is the one thing that you love most about your home? Is it that ancient oak tree in the back yard? That comfortable window seat in the upstairs bedroom? The cove molding and other original woodwork in your dining room? That unique cut glass window over the stair landing? Or maybe the thing you love the most is the collection of memories you have built in your home. We would very much enjoy hearing what you love most about your home. Please go to our FaceBook page and post your own comment starting with “What I love most about my home is …” Now, you may suspect that we at Classic Metal Roof Systems have our own take on this question … and we do! When homeowner