Buying a Metal Roof

A common myth about metal roofing is that it costs more than common roofing materials, like asphalt.  A McCarthy Metal Roof usually costs more than an asphalt roof at installation. However, the total investment is less over time, based on energy savings, low maintenance, long-life, and home value. Compare true cost metal...

One of the first questions homeowners should ask themselves when shopping for a new roof is: Can you install metal roofing over existing shingles? Unfortunately, newcomers don’t always realize they should find an answer to this question. Simply put, the type of metal roofing will determine whether you should remove...

Before hiring roofing contractors, homeowners should get key information from the company. However, some homeowners aren’t privy to the key questions to ask service providers. Below, we’ll walk you through several of the most crucial questions to ask your roofing contractor. Dive into these questions to learn how you can...

When it’s time to buy a new roof, what do you think matters most? Of course, the material, color, and style all make a difference, but the installation will make or break a roof.  “I’d rather have a well-installed roof with mediocre materials than a poorly-installed roof with great materials.”  -Todd Miller,...

Metal roofing is durable, eco-friendly, and long-lasting, making it a very convenient building material. Installing a metal roof requires trained experts to do the job perfectly, but some DIY homeowners want to tackle the task themselves. Thankfully, DIY metal roofing isn’t impossible. Below, we’ll discuss what you need to install...