Metal Roofing Blog

Did you know metal roofing can be curved to fit the unique architecture of older and contemporary homes?

Time and time again, metal roofing proves to be the most versatile roofing product on the market. Not only is it long lasting but it has infinite uses including home accents, whole home installs, bay/bow windows, complex rotundas and curved roofing!

Curved metal roofing by Global Home Improvement is unique because we use a mechanically seamed panel that follows the curved roof line. This is done by our master craftsmen and takes time and precision to accomplish. Take a look!

This project also features cut in flashing into this 100 year old stone home in addition custom painted snow guards to prevent damage to the seamless gutters which were also done in a custom brown to match the window flashing! If you want your historical home to stand out, call the curved metal roofing experts at Global Home Improvement at 888-234-2929 for your free estimate!

This standing seam metal roof renovation was completed in Buck’s county PA and transformed this quaint, secluded log cabin home into a rustic masterpiece.

The challenge of this project was flashing the metal roof into the existing log cabin siding without damaging the existing timber. However, a major benefit of installing a metal roof on a log home is the drip edge and fascia capping that will help preserve the wood along the roof line and the side gables!

For your free metal roof estimate in pa click the link or call 888-234-2929 today. As a special offer all installs of metal roofing on log cabins will receive FREE snow rails or Snow Guards with your installation!

This standing seam project in Delaware was particularly challenging because of the 5 very large brick chimneys on the roof, however our team of master craftsmen were able to complete the project on time and in spectacular fashion.

This metal roof features a charcoal gray color with a mechanically seamed panel which creates a historically accurate profile of the metal panels.  This metal roof also features a built-in gutter maintaining functionality while preserving the original roof character.

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Take a look at this stunning standing seam metal roof in Chalfont, PA. Global Home Improvement installed a mansard brown roof in 24 gauge galvalume steel including an integrated gutter system built right into the metal roof!

Global Home Improvement installs only premium metal roofing with real craftsmen as installers. The custom made flashing on the dormer as well as in the valleys is a reason why Global is the PA, NJ and DE’s premier metal roofing company!

Villanova, PA is probably best known for the local college and for the remarkable homes located in the area. Adjacent to Gladwyne, Villanova makes up part of the prestigious Main Line of Philadelphia and the homes reflect an old world beauty and elegance.

When meeting with this client for a metal roof, we looked at all the roof options including slate repair, cedar shakes, and asphalt shingles but the one product that seamed to make the most sense was standing seam metal roofing! The homeowner wanted to combine longevity, durability and curb appeal which as you can see by the before and after pictures was definitely accomplished…

For a Free Metal Roof Estimate Call Global Home Improvement at 888-234-2929 or Visit Main Line Contractor for More Information.

Snow Guards for Historical Metal Roofs and Snow Rail Systems for Contemporary Metal Roofs Prevent Snow and Ice Damage

Global Home Improvement installs a variety of snow guards and snow rails for standing seam metal roof systems. Snow retention systems are put into place because metal roofs are so efficient at shedding snow in the winter that sometimes they work too well! Snow guards and snow rails hold part of the snow load along the load barring portion of your roof several feet back from the soffit. This allows the snow to melt naturally and to not crash or damage your gutters!

Snow guards and snow rails in Philadelphia and New Jersey help prevent large sheets of snow and ice from sliding off of your metal roof which can cause damage to your property and/or person. In addition to adding functionality to your metal roof they can also add a beautiful accent for contemporary or historical standing seam roofs.

All of our snow retentions systems can be made to match the existing metal roof color with over 35 colors, varieties and styles! Just like our standing seam metal roofs, the snow rail systems offer premium Kynar 500® and Hylar 5000® (PVDF) paint systems used on standing seam panels

Benefits of Installing Snow Guards or Snow Rails with your Metal Roof:

As you my know by now, metal roofing is the most versatile roof on the market and the advances in metal roof systems technology continues to grow. Not only are kynar coated metal roofs considered “cool” for their reflective properties, they can also be designed to be “warm” insulating you home in the winter time!

Enkamat is a nylon mesh underlayment that can be used on metal roof systems to create an air barrier between the metal roof and the roof decking which causes a natural insulating barrier where the warm condensed air inside your home meets the cool air in between your roof structure. Below are some of the additional benefits!

What makes Enkamat desirable as a roofing underlayment?

• 95% open matrix provides unrestricted flow of water and air
• Reduces rooftop temperatures at sheathing by 20%
• Allows differential movement due to temperature change
• Promotes evaporation of moisture out of the roofing structure
• Lightweight and easy to get onto roof
• Flexible and conformable to any surface In addition to creating a cavity for a thermal break (increased energy efficiency), Enkamat also provides an acoustic break, reducing impact noise (rainfall, hail, sleet) up to 50% – or 21dB.

This metal roof system can add an additional 10-15% of insulating value to you’re existing roof and attic insulation! For more information and to get a Free Metal Roof Estimate, call Global Home Improvement at 888-234-2929.

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Metal roofing, especially standing seam metal roofing, has a highly technical application and installation process. There is expansion and contraction rates that need to be calculated and the roof needs to be measured and cut precisely or the whole project can be off. That is why experience is the number one criteria for homeowners in choosing a metal roof contractor.

It is not only important to ask your metal roofing contractor for referrals but also to ask the referrals the right questions. Global Home Improvement has hundreds of referrals in PA, NJ and DE and can shed some light on choosing the right metal roof contractor.

You should always ask:

Why did you hire this contractor? (Were any other contractors considered?)

Did they communicate well with you (before, starting and during the project)?

Was the work crew pleasant? Were they neat?

Did they clean up on a daily basis? And after the job was completed?

Did the job finish on time? (If not, why not?)

How long ago was the roof completed, and have you had any problems since then? How did they handle them?

What overall rating would you give the quality of work? (Excellent, Average, Poor, Very Poor)

Did your job come in according to budget? Were there any cost over-runs or unexpected costs? What were they?

Were the results what you expected? Were you fully satisfied?

Would you do anything differently if you had to get a new roof again?

All these questions are important because having the metal roof of your dreams often times comes down to the contractor installing the metal roof. For a Free Metal Roof Estimate call Global Home Improvement at 888-234-2929!