Posts by Chad Burnett

What is the Most Durable Roofing Material? A “Class 4 Impact Resistance”, is the highest level of durability that is offered by the Underwriters Laboratories in their industry standardized impact resistance test (UL 2218). However, just because a roofing shingle has a Class 4 rating, it does not mean that it is the best or…

The short answer is NO! This article will explain how obtaining multiple bids or using a “preferred contractor” only helps insurance companies underpay claims. Follow the Money With most homeowner insurance policies (ACV policies being the exception), your insurance company is responsible for paying the entire cost of repairing or replacing your roof after you…

To be a reputable and successful roofer, several credentials are essential. Each credential serves a unique purpose, contributing to professionalism, trustworthiness, and competence in the roofing industry. Before doing business with any roofer, you should do your due-diligence and make sure the roofing contractor is fully qualified to work on your home. These credentials should…

The short answer is it depends on what type of roofing material you want to install. Unlike most asphalt roofing, metal and polymer roofs can be installed in temperatures below 40° without compromising quality or voiding manufacturer warranties. On the other hand, asphalt roofs (with the exception of certain TAMKO products), should be installed in…

Stone coated metal roofing is a steel core product that is manufactured to look like regular asphalt shingles, wood shakes or clay/tile products. Manufacturers start with 26-gauge galvanized steel panels that are pre-primed with an acrylic film or epoxy. Then a poured on acrylic basecoat is applied. Next, the panels are embedded with stone chips.…

Polymer or composite roofing materials are synthetic products that are manufactured from various plastics and resins to look nearly identical to stone slate, wood shake, wood shingle, or clay tile products. Synthetic products are generally cast from molds or 3D images of real natural materials. These imitation products are available in a large variety of…

When deciding to re-roof or build a new home, you may be inclined to begin your roofing research by exploring different roofing materials. However, because modern roofing materials come in a variety of styles, it may be better to explore the kind of look you like best and then decide on what kind of material…

Metal panels are among the most durable and beautiful materials that you can choose to install on your roof. In this article, we will compare three popular metal panel roof systems: Standing Seam, Exposed Fastener and Stamped Metal.    Two of these roofing types, Standing Seam and Exposed Fastener, have a similar look and are…