Preparing for Winter by Preventing Ice Dams

Ice Dams Classic Metal Roofing of KY

Here in Kentucky, homeowners are concerned these days about high winds, and even freezing temperatures, pushed into the region by tropical storms and mounting winter blasts. We’ve addressed the extreme winds that can occur, even here, earlier this month. Now, let’s take a look at Ice Dams. Ice dams generally result from one of two…

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Is a New Metal Roof Right for Your Old Kentucky Home?

Metal Roofing Old House Classic Metal Roofing of KY

The answer for Kentucky homeowners is “yes”. Let’s look at some attributes of metal roofing that lend themselves to older homes: Beauty. It’s interesting to see how a metal roof can add beauty to any older home, so we invite you to take a look at a just one old house, and the difference metal…

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6 Key Components of a Quality Metal Roof

If you’re shopping for a metal roof, we have put together a list of six things to look for in any potential metal roofing product. Not all metal roofs offer these features, but we think you will agree that all six are very important. 1. Quality and tested finishes Available in many colors and even…

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Temperature Extremes Affect Your Home. Your Roof Can Help.

Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other, sometimes better, ways to do…

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Protection from Water Damage with Interlocking Metal Roofing Panels

Protection of your home from water damage should take into account two primary concerns: rain and flooding. Here in Kentucky, we get all kinds of weather, and if you need a new roof, it’s time to plan for rain, wind, hail…and even snow. Here’s some information on managing rain intrusions with interlocking metal roofing panels. Keeping…

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Old or New House? Buy the Right Roof.

The Right Roof from CMRS of KY

The Home Improvement season is here, accompanied by the most active Home Buying season for Kentuckiana residents. The Right Roof for an Old or Existing House Whether renewing your existing home’s roof or contemplating the purchase of an older home, here are 3 great reasons to consider a metal roof for the protection of your…

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