American Metal Roofs Blog: Roofing Options

Reroofing? Go Permanent and Save in the Long Run Learn how these homeowners went from drips and leaks to lasting durability ASPHALT ROOF FAILURE is a common complaint among homeowners, says Bryan Doyle, sales representative and roofing expert from American Metal Roofs in Flint and Charlotte.

Now that the snow is gone, its time for a quick inspection of what the harsh winters may have done to our homes. Your roof is a great place to start. Snow and ice can take a toll on a traditional asphalt shingled roof.

You may be expecting to get 20 to 25 years out of a new asphalt roof but we've got some bad news for you. The asphalt content in today's shingles has fallen to an all-time low--and it's a simple equation - lower asphalt content equals lower quality.

Contrary to what you might think, a metal roof does not need to make your home look like a barn. American Metal Roofs are distinctive in look and can be installed over one existing layer of roofing material. Plus, you'll save money in the long run and add value to your home with metal roofing.

In the battle between your heart and mind, asphalt roofs just can’t win, and here’s why. Once you see an American Metal Roof it will become your heart’s desire.  Its beautiful, it never fades, and it adds value, grace and style to your home.

In our last blog post, we read a letter from Carl Ball (an asphalt roofing buyer), who told a story of an asphalt roofing purchase that failed more than two decades before the manufacturer’s warranty expired.

WHAT RESPONSIBLE METAL ROOFING CONTRACTORS WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THROUGH-FASTENED METAL ROOFING The increased use of metal roofing is obvious to just about everyone at this point.

Smart answers to a homeowner’s most common roofing concerns MY HOME IS READY FOR A NEW ROOF. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? Roofing your home is a big project that involves time, effort and, of course, money. If you put a new roof on your home next year, are you willing to do it all again in 15 years?

1. Is That Mold On My Roof? Limestone filler in asphalt shingles is hospitable to gloeocapsa magma, an unsightly black mold that, once it gets hold, will continue to grow and stain your roof.

Get Expert Advice Before Roofing Your Home How Long Do You Want It To Look Good? There are two questions you need to answer before purchasing a new roof for your house. Those questions are: “how long do I need it to last?” and “how long do I want it to look good?”.