Metal Roofing Blog

Thin film solar technology allows homeowners to use the sun’s rays to generate power, for fractions of the cost. Thin film is exactly what the name suggests, a thin film solar panel.  The thin film panels are perfected by nanotechnology, which comes in an adhesive sheet and stick right to your roof.  The peel and stick feature eliminates the need to install bulky mounting racks and penetrate the roof.  Since the thin film lays flat to the roof, it is virtually invisible from the street, and won’t be an eye sore for your neighbors.

Photovoltaic thin film has many unique qualities.  For one, they are better than traditional silicon panels at producing electricity in low light. Unisolar’s thin film solar panels have even been known to elicit traces of electricity even off the light from just the moon!!!  In another test, the thin film solar panels even generated power when covered in snow!!!   While the electricity generated in these cases was minimal, these tests show you will be generating power on those cloudy days!!!

Another great advantage to installing thin film solar technology and metal roofing is the unlimited 30% tax credit on both the solar and the metal roof! The savings on renewable energy systems are better than ever, so make sure you act now and get your share of the tax credits in PA and NJ.

To have a solar expert from Global Home Improvement give you an estimate on solar thin film call 888-234-2929.

Lately, a company by the name of We do metal roofs has been impersonating Global Home Improvement and Global Metal Roofing!

Global Home Improvement is the leading installer of Residential Metal Roofing in PA and NJ and is a company that is not lying when we say “We do Metal Roofs.” We want to prove that we do metal roofs and the company who claims we do metal roofs is trying to fool everyone. They have created over 20 fake locations on Google Maps and have even tried to steal the name Global Metal Roofing.com which just directs you back to We do Metal Roofs.com.

If you want a company in Lewisburg near State College than go with We do metal roofs but if you want the leading Bucks County Based Global Metal Roofing with 16,000 sq feet of office in Feasterville, Pa then Call 888-234-2929!

Lastly, check out all these REAL photos of jobs we have done. This proves that we do metal roofs PA! Not we do corrugated roofs and claim to be metal roofs…

Ever wanted to know your ROI for a solar metal roof? How about the benefits of metal vs. shingle? Find out why homeowners in PA and NJ are going with solar thin film and metal and why this could be a perfect fit for your home!

Date and Time:

Thursday, March 4th – 5:30 – 7:30pm with Information on Metal Roofing, Solar Thin Film, and Hardie Siding

Stay until 8:00pm for a complimentary Dinner Reception and a Metal Roofing and Solar Q&A Session

Location:
Washington Crossing Inn

1295 Gen Washington Mem Blvd

Washington Crossing, PA 18977-1309

Enjoy an informative and entertaining night out at the enchanting Washington Crossing Inn. Exclusive Savings on metal roofing and hardie siding direct from the Manufacturer Reps. Register online or call 888-234-2929 for tickets.

Click below to download the latest article concerning Solar Metal Roof Systems (solar thin film) and whether or not its the right fit for your home and budget.

The Solar Equation

For more information on net metering, AC to DC conversions, solar thin film ROI in years and dollars, as well as per watt output and amount of energy being offest, call the team at Global Home Improvement at 888-234-2929 or visit their solar thin film webpage.

While there are endless benefits to installing a new metal roof, one main benefit is the tax rebate of $1500.  The 2009 Stimulus Package provides substantial tax credits and tax rebates to homeowners who make energy efficient upgrades to their home, and has been extended through 2010!!!!

All 35 colors of our standing seam metal roofing are ENERGY STAR rated, which makes the roof eligible for the federal tax credits.  The tax credit expires on December 31, 2010 and includes 30% of the projects material costs, up to $1500. While all of our standing seam metal roofs are eligible for the tax rebate, there is only a limited selection of shingle roofs on the ENERGY STAR list.  You should choose reflective roofing during the building design process, and also when you are looking to replace your current roof as a substitute for asphalt shingles.

Qualified roofing systems reflect more of the sun’s rays, which can lower the roof surface by up to 100 F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred to your home. Cool metal roofing not only looks great and lasts for decades, but standing seam metal roofing has the ability to lower your annual energy costs by up to 40%!!! You home can have significant savings because Americans spend about $40 billion annually to air condition buildings.

*Check out this Bonus 1500 Tax Fact: Detached garages, barns and other sturcutures on your property also are eligible for the tax rebate! The law states that products are covered if “such component is installed in or on a dwelling unit located in the United States…”

Detached structures may be considered part of the “dwelling unit” if you use them as part of your living space, for example, as a workshop, or an extra bedroom.

Also install now and Global Home Improvement will also match your tax credits dollar for dollar, giving you a total savings of up to $3,000.

Don’t hesitate, call Global Home today for a free no obligation estimate on metal roofing and to learn more about tax credits today!!!!

CastleTop is a diamond shaped flat metal tile for a unique roof appearance offer by Atas and Installed by Global Home Improvement of Bucks County, PA.

This unique product is a great replacement for current asbestos shingle roofing in both functionality and design. The unique thing about Castle Top Metal Roofing is that the 30 plus colors can be combined to create endless design possibilities giving you a truly unique and beautiful castle (or home if your like most of us)!

Check out Photos of Spectacular Castletop Tile Roofs all made with Metal!

Don’t let this be you! Call the roofing professionals at Global Home Improvement and let us clear your roof off for you!!

Top 5 Ice and Snow Roof Repair Tips and Techniques

1.      Insulate: The main cause of ice dams is an overly warm and moist attic so installing additional insulation is an easy solution

2.      Ventilate: This will remove an excess heat as well as water vapors, which can condense in the attic and cause dry rot on wood

3.      Removal: On very low-sloped or flat roofs, you may need to shovel off all the snow.  On a roof with a greater pitch, removing three or four feet of snow above the roof line will prevent further ice build-up

4.      Flash Properly: Roofs with difficult peaks and valley’s should have proper flashing as well as proper underlayments such as ice and water shield, along the roof life as well as chimney area’s and valleys.

5.      Install right the first time: Call a roofer who knows what to do and if it is even within your budget consider a METAL ROOF for low sloping roofs that require a minimum pitch. The asphalt may leak every time snow runs underneath it!

Global Home offers Two Great Ways to Repair your Roof leaks:

12 Hour Roof/Gutter Repair Service – 7 am to 7 pm – Hourly Rate of $120 for the first hour and $60 each additional hour. Real Roofers, Real Solutions!

FREE IMMEDIATE roof repair and FREE seamless gutters when you schedule your roof replacement this Spring!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and that means spring is around the corner too. Winters around here can be rough on a house, with piles of melting snow ruining just about everything in sight (and some things out of sight). As a result, spring is the best time to fix those drafty windows, upgrade that old vinyl siding or get a new standing seam metal roof put on.

Install beautiful Infinity fiberglass windows by Marvin or James Hardie fiber-cement siding and we’ll install a FREE Metal Roof* (a $2,000 value) on or over any one of the following:

*Click Here for  a Spectacular Bay or Bow Window

*Click Here for a Dazzling Front Entry Way

*Click Here for a Beautiful Back or Side Overhang

Global Home Improvement is fully licensed and insured in PA, NJ and DE. We offer the best warranties on our work and products because we stand behind our expert installers 100%. Go with someone who will get it right the first time!

*Installation of a free metal roof is limited to 150 sq ft of Galvalume and does not include copper. Offer is only eligible with the purchase of 10 or more fiberglass windows or 3 or more sides of fiber cement siding. Does not include replacement or adding of plywood. Offer cannot be combined with any existing offers or previous contracts.

The S-5 clamp is a universal fastener that has endless possibilities when it comes to standing seam metal roofing. The clamp has been used in the past to attach snow rails and snow guards, but it has now become even more versatile.  The S-5 clamp NOW allows homeowners to have traditional solar panels installed on their standing seam metal roof.

The patented design of the attachment clamp and attendant round-point setscrews enables an entire installation without a single penetration through the roof’s surface!!!  This clamp allows homeowners to have the most sustainable roof system available combined with alternative power generation!!! The penetration free attachment offers lower installation costs, cooler roofs, lower energy costs, and environmentally conscious solutions for people interested in going green.

Call Global Home Inc at 888-234-2929 to find out how you can be the greenest house on the block!!!!