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!

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

MetalRoofingNJ.com/standingseambenefits.html - Standing Seam Benefits for NJ and New Jersey

MetalRoofingPA.com/standingseamtypes.html – Standing Seam Types in PA and Philadelphia

MetalRoofingDE.com/photo_gallery.html – Standing Seam Photos in DE and Delaware

DrexMet.com - Standing Seam Metal Roofing Manufacturer by Drexel Metals

Metal Shingle Roofing and Shingle Metal Roofs

Decra.com – Stone Coated Steel Shingle Manufacturer – Steel Tile and Steel Shake

Atas.com -  Kynar Coated Aluminum Shingle Manufacturer – Castle Top Shingles too

Classic Roof Systems - Interlocking Steel and Aluminum Metal Shingle Manufacturer

Solar Metal Roofing and PV Film

Green Solar Cafe – Renewable Energy and Green Roofing Information

Global Home Solar Thin Film – Installer of metal solar roofing in PA, NJ and DE

Uni-Solar.com - Manufacturer of Thin Film Solar in America

Mysolarroof.com – Drexel Metals Solar Thin Film Page – Integrated Solar and Metal

Metal Roofing Prices and Estimates

Metal Roofing Calculator -  Helps estimate cost of standing seam roofs, copper roofs and zinc roofs

Metal Roofing Contractors and Installers

New England Metal Roof Directory – Contractors and Installers throughout the Country

Metal Roofing Manufacturers - More Metal Roofing Contractors in the US

Metal Roofing You Tube Videos

Metal and Flat Roof Installation – Cool Flat Roofing You Tube Video’s

Metal Roofing DE Testimonials – Metal Man Video and Testimonials

We hope that this metal roofing resource guide will help you with the purchase of a new metal roof for your residential or commercial building. Make all your neighbors jealous with a metal roof that comes in over 35 different colors and dozens of different styles. Metal roofing is the “green” choice for it’s light weight, high recycled content, reflective coatings and long lifespan. If you have installed a metal roof than you are helping to make this world a better place one roof at a time. Stay tuned to GreenisGlobal.net for more metal roofing blog postings or check out another great metal roofing blog at Metal Roofing Blogspot. Thank you again for visiting our metal roofing resource guide and metal roofing blog.

For additional information and metal roofing estimates you can call us anytime at 888-234-2929.

Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Metal roofs around Philadelphia are made of 20-30% recycled material and are, at the end of their life-cycle, fully recyclable. Compare this to the 13 billion pounds of shingle that end up in the landfills every year. You can also save up to 30% a year on your home cooling costs by installing a new reflective metal roof.

Integrated Solar Thin Film: Combined with a standing seam metal roof, solar thin film is extremely eco-friendly and a sound investment. You can drastically cut energy costs with a properly installed metal and solar system. In addition, they are eligible for NJ SRECs (new jersey solar renewable energy credits) that companies will buy on the open market if they can’t meet clean power guidelines. Average ROI is 6-8 years with typically a 20% return on investment over 20 years!

James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding: James Hardie fiber cement siding in PA and NJ uses only raw materials within 500 miles of manufacturing facilities, reducing transportation. In addition, the low toxicity of raw materials such as wood pulp, cement, sand, water (recycled up to 4 times), is good for the earth and your home. New ColorPlus technology ensures true color and beauty throughout your home’s siding.

Infinity Fiberglass Windows by Marvin: Fiberglass Replacement Windows Philadelphia are far more energy efficient than their wood or vinyl counterparts. They exceed all performance requirements for energy reduction in Energy Star ratings. Infinity is also Energy Star rated in all U.S. climates, something that most competitors cannot claim.

Challenger Series Triple Pane Vinyl Replacement Windows: Philadelphia and New Jersey best vinyl replacement window on the market. The Challenger far and away outperforms the competition in energy efficiency due to its triple pane construction with double krypton gas chambers. This gives the Challenger a .19 U-Factor which is well below the Energy Star minimum of a .30 U-Factor! Tax credit eligible!!

Here are the top 10 most frequently asked metal roofing questions that we at Global Home Improvement hear:

10. Doesn’t metal get extremely hot in the summer?

A: Not cool metal roofing! Our standing seam metal roofs are energy star rated because they have IR pigments that reflect sunlight and will actually keep your home cooler by up to 30% in the summertime.

9. What about metal roofing energy efficiency in the winter?

A: Metal roofs are slightly better in the winter because they create an air barrier of cool condensed air that traps hot air during the winter.

8. What about ridge vents for metal roofing?

A: It’s a fact all roofs need to breath and standing metal roofs are no different. Metal ridge vents are installed with wire mesh frames to keep birds and bats out of your attic for good.

7. What metal roof underlayments should be installed?

A: The metal roof underlayments should not be asphalt based like traditional tar paper and ice and water shield. Instead we use a synthetic breathable underlayment as well as a not granular peel and stick material for the valleys.

6. Are metal roofs more costly than traditional roofs?

A: This is the biggest misconception there it. Yes, metal roofs cost more up front but overtime they always cost less because they last 2-3 times as long as asphalt shingles. In addition, the price of asphlat shingles keep rising with the price of petroleum making metal more affordable every day!

5. Would a metal roof look right on my home?

A: Unfortunately there isn’t a right answer to this because it is all about preference. However, we feel a standing seam roof looks great on all homes! Check out these standing seam pictures and see for yourself.

4. Do metal roofs come in other styles?

A: Yes, metal roofing is very versatile and comes in both kynar coated and stone coated steel. The stone coated steel is made to look exactly like shingles, shake, or tile! Also, the kynar coated comes in the sames styles in addition to slate look, and even a castle top style.

3. Do standing seam metal roofs attract lightning?

A: No, lighting is attracted to the highes point in a give area, typically a tree. However if a metal roof is struct by lightning it outperforms a shingle roof because it dissapates the charge and is non-combustable so your roof won’t catch on fire!

2. How is metal roofing “green”?

A: Other than the fact that is lasts 3 times as long, is full recyclable at the end of it’s lifespan, is comprised of 30% recycled material, is energy star rated, has cleaner water run-off than any other roof, is up to 5 times lighter than shingles and requires less transportation resources…O wait, that’s a lot! Did we mention it also comes in the color patina green, aged copper green, forest green, hunter green and more…

1. And finally, is standing seam metal roofing noiser than shingle roofing?!

A: Believe it or not…NO!! Metal roofs typically have underlayments, plywood, airspace, attic space and insulation compared to the old tin roofs that were installed over rafter. In addition, the kynar coating which gives metal roofing a 35 year color warranty and energy star savings deadens the sound so you will not even be able to tell the difference.

I hope that this was helpful and as a special bonus question, many people want to know where they can get a new metal roof and who the experts are…well if you are in PA, NJ or DE the experts are Global Home Improvment and you can call anytime at 888-234-2929!

This standing seam metal roof is aesthetically pleasing for even traditional homes in traditional neighborhoods with homes 20-30 years old. The homeowner’s were thrilled with the added curb appeal to the home, increased home values and as you can see in the details, a metal roof system that is leak proof from eave to ridge.

As part of Global Home’s Metal Roofing Specials the customer chose a Free Snow Rail System that was included with the standing seam metal roof! To learn about more value added savings call 888-234-2929!

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, April  15th – 5:30 – 7:30pm with Information on Metal Roofing, Solar Thin Film, and James Hardie Fiber Cement 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.

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.

Also, thanks to the success of out last seminar we will have a full review of the “must know” benefits of metal roofing and integrated solar panels. Learn about maximizing your tax credits, return on investment calculations and if you bring in your home energy bill we can even show you how much energy you can expect to offset!

Date and Time:

March 4th – 5:30 – 7:30pm with Information on Fiber Cement Siding and Integrated Solar

Stay until 8:00pm for a complimentary Dinner Reception and a Questions and Answer 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 direct from the Manufacturer Reps. Register online or call 888-234-2929 for more info.

As reported by the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, installation of reflective metal roofing can save your home up to 40% in summer cooling energy costs while highly emissive metal roofs can reduce urban air temperatures by as much as 12 ° F. Combined, these benefits mean less money out of your wallet, less dependence on energy resources and less general air pollution in your neighborhood and across the nation.

While asphalt traps heat…	Metal Roofs reflect solar energy…	And pigments re-emit heat.

The secret to metal roofing’s energy savings is in its variety of finishes. As shown above, the basic, unpainted metal roof will reflect much of the solar radiation usually absorbed in your attic and home by an asphalt roof. But, for homes in warmer climates, pre-painted or granular coated metal roofing systems not only reflect solar energy but also cool your home by re-emitting most of what solar radiation is absorbed. Where annual cooling loads dominate, a highly reflective and highly emissive painted or granular-coated metal roof is optimal for reducing energy consumption and can actually re-emit up to 90% of absorbed solar radiation.

FIND THE METAL ROOF COLOR THAT BEST FITS YOUR HOME!! Colors by Drexel Metals