Category: Residential Roofing

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is made from – you guessed it – metal! Some of the most common metal roofing materials for residential and commercial properties include: Metal blends Copper Corrugated iron Stainless steel Galvanized steel Although metal roofing was once seen as a “cheap” roofing solution, it has recently increased in popularity because of its resilience,… read more

Get Familiar with Residential Roofing Materials: Top 10 Roof Materials for Residential Properties

MSN took the time to name the 10 hottest residential roof styles based on look and price, starting with:4 Asphalt: Asphalt roofs are built with thick paper shingles saturated with asphalt to keep water out. Although most people associate asphalt shingles with being gray and rectangular, manufacturers now make shingles in a variety of colors… read more

The Structure of a Residential Roof

A residential roof can be categorized into three different basic structures: Single roof Double roof Trussed roof In more modern residences, you’ll likely find a variation on the third category of roof structure known as a trussed rafter roof. In layman’s terms… A single roof has rafters that don’t require intermediate support. As a result,… read more