Metal Shingle Roofs are Eco-friendly, Energy Efficient, and Qualify for Rebates Normally, I wouldn’t promote the use of a metal roofing system for the Louisville, KY area. Read my post on metal or no metal for an in-depth analysis on my reasons why. However, there are options currently available at big discounts that might justify the additional expense of a metal shingle (not panel or asphalt!) Energy Star rated roofing system. But first, let me […]
What’s the Deal with Metal Roofs?Metal or Shingle?Aluminum and composite steel metal roofs have had their day, and now that they’ve been around a few decades, we are finally able to accurately debate their advantages and disadvantages when compared to shingle roofs.These types of metal roofs were popularized in the 90’s as a long-lasting alternative to shingle roofs. They were marketed as a lifetime roofing product that could withstand the sun, severe wind and hail […]
Has Your Home Suffered a Hail or Wind Storm? Hail and wind can be disastrous for your home. Depending on the severity of a hail or wind storm, the damage may be immediately evident, but that’s not always the case. Many times the damage caused by a storm may go completely unnoticed until much time has passed. Even though damage to a roof, siding, gutters, etc. may not be apparent from the ground, that does […]