Classic Metal Roofing Systems of Kentuckiana is very proud to have recently completed the installation of a Rustic Shingle roof for James Dulley, a well-known syndicated columnist who writes about energy-efficient home improvements. For years we have followed Dulley’s articles in newspapers nationwide and at his website, www.dulley.com. When James told us he was ready…
Read more... Homeowners who are looking to replace cedar shake roofs often turn to Classic Metal Roofing for a number of reasons. First of all, wood shakes are simply not lasting like they used to. I’ve had three different homeowners tell me almost the exact same thing: “Our first cedar shake roof lasted 30 years, but this…
Read more... When people inquire about metal roofing, one of the first things they want to know about is the price. Generally there are three factors that determine the price of a metal roof: 1. What metal? The type of metal that a roof system is made of is the largest factor in determining the price of…
Read more... One reason that many of my customers are frustrated with asphalt shingles is the black streaks that grow on them. The streaks that you see on shingle roofs are actually a tough algae called Gloeocapsa magma. It tends to grow on the shady side, not the sunny side, because the sun kills it off…
Read more... A lot of people wonder what to expect out of an appointment to look at a metal roof for their home. Well, I can’t tell you what anyone else does, but here’s what an appointment with me typically goes like: First I would like to sit down with you and talk about your home and…
Read more... In the United States, the number one residential roofing material by volume is asphalt shingles, by a very wide margin. They are cheap, easy to install with relatively low-skilled labor, and last longer than most people tend to stay in a home, on average (five years). But when people have found a home that they…
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