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Can I Install a Metal Roof During the Winter?

If you take the time to call around to roofing professionals throughout your area, and ask them if they can install a roof in the winter, most of them will probably say no. When it comes to materials such as asphalt, they rely on the pressure and heat of the season to activate the sealant …

Why Choose Metal Panels For Self Storage Buildings

The rumors are true! Metal panels are the preferred choice for self storage buildings. As a business whose heart is the facility itself, creating a reliable self storage business is entirely dependent on the materials you choose to construct the building with. our facility must be appealing to customers while maintaining a functional, low-maintenance design. …

Are Insulated Panels Good For Retrofits?

Retrofitting an existing building can breathe new life into an aging structure. Not only that, but retrofitting is an important strategy for decarbonizing the built environment and increasing a building’s energy efficiency. In fact, it is estimated that ⅔ of existing buildings today need to be retrofitted before 2025 to outpace carbon emissions. So why …

Lifespan of a Metal Roof

Nothing lasts forever, but the right choice of metal roofing can endure for many lifetimes. Just take a look at some of the roofs atop cathedrals and castles in Europe! If priorities for your roof include low maintenance and longevity, metal should be one of your first choices. So, just how long will your metal …

Metal Panels Vs. Traditional Building Materials

Oftentimes when making a purchase, we must ask what makes one product superior to another. This goes for our groceries, appliances, and the same should go towards building materials. What would make you choose one over the other? The answer is simple! The superior product is the one that saves you money and time. So …

What are the Benefits of Designing with Metal Panels?

Architectural metal panels are being used in some of today’s most innovative  building designs. In part for their durability and strength, but also for their undeniable unique looks, quick installation, and versatility. Metal panels possess hundreds of possible                               shapes, sizes, …

Alternative Uses For Metal Panels

Durable, versatile, and aesthetically pleasing. Have you ever wondered what other ways metal wall panels can be applied in your commercial or residential space? These panels can be used for so many unique things besides providing a long lasting roof structure. In this article, we’ll dive into some creative, alternative uses for metal wall panels. …

How To Prepare For Metal Roof Installation

You must be as excited as we are about your upcoming metal roof installation. After all, you’re about to be the owner of an incredibly durable, attractive metal roof that will protect your home for decades! But no big project comes without the necessary forethought and preparation. To help you get ready for your metal …

Are Metal Roofs Noisy?

Tap tap tap. The subtle noise of rain hitting a metal roof, a sound reminiscent of old barnyards and farmhouses. Unfortunately, the reputation of this “metal roof lullaby” persists to this day. Often causing aversion towards selecting a metal roof by many homeowners. Nobody wants a noisy home! But today, London Eco Metal is here …

Why Choose Metal Panels For Roofing?

Once used primarily for commercial projects, metal is now one of the fastest-growing materials used for residential roofing. The Metal Roofing Alliance estimated that 750,000 metal roofs were installed in 2015 and it’s only increased since then. It’s easy to see why. Metal roofs are durable, reliable, beautiful, and they will likely last the rest …