July 28, 2020
For many homeowners in the greater Seattle area, solar panels offer opportunities to save money and make your own power. Roof Mounted Solar Panels Roof-mounted solar panels are an excellent way to generate free power by taking advantage of space you aren’t using- the top of your home. Your roof is perfect for solar power… ( read more )
February 27, 2020
Roofing, just like technology, is following Moore’s Law which addresses the ever-increasing speed of change and advancement. We are seeing a rapid succession of product developments, and the inclusion of technology in such roofing areas as measuring, marketing, estimating, visualizing, and sales. These are exciting times. Back in 1996, well-known futurist Watts Wacker posed a… ( read more )
January 28, 2020
Here’s a special message for homeowners from Todd Miller, President of one of our valued metal roofing suppliers, Isaiah Industries. Todd generously shares his years in the industry with homeowners throughout the country, and with us here in Western Washington. “It’s hard to believe, but Isaiah Industries is closing in on 40 years as a… ( read more )
September 17, 2018
In western Washington, homeowners are concerned about two types of high winds in the fall and winter months. Here’s an interesting article that explains Lowland Wind Events and Cascade Windstorms. Preparing for High Winds There are lessons to be learned from extremely high winds of another sort. Over the past year, the construction industry has taken… ( read more )
August 31, 2018
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 roofing options can make. In the June… ( read more )
August 21, 2018
Now, it seems more than ever, Energy is a key factor in making decisions for home improvements. The focus on energy is on how to save or create energy in the future. The focus on the sustainability or durability of the materials we use in our homes is driven partly by an environmental focus, but… ( read more )