Metal Roofing Knowledge Center
2021 Global Shipping Pains Explained
In an effort to help explain why our metal panel shipments are delayed, and why some products take longer than others, we’ve put together a short explanation of how worldwide shipping issues affect our metal panels, and so much more. Not just Metal Panels, Virtually...
Kynar 500 Explained – How Can Metal Roofing Last for Decades? (2021)
When homeowners look at painted products, often it’s the color they focus on – will it have great curb appeal and match their tastes? But, at Metal Roofing Source, we know there’s more to it than being pretty, and that’s why we sell products that use Kynar, a PVDF...
Metal Roof vs. Shingles – Cost Comparison (2021)
Clichés work because they’re true. Like, “you get what you pay for.” When it comes to a metal roof vs. shingles, that cliché is as true as it gets. Being metal roofing pros, we’re used to the sticker-shocked reaction metal roofing prices may receive, but then our...
5 Reasons to Roof with Centura Metal Shingles
When choosing a roofing material to invest in, don’t forget to ask yourself how many more times you want to make that choice. Because, if you like that kind of thing, great, but if you’d like to avoid ever make roof-installation decisions again, then we highly...
How to Convince Your HOA to Allow a Metal Roof
Metal roofing has come a long way over the 20 years, but it’s sometimes still challenging to get a homeowner’s association onboard for metal roofs. The strange thing is, it’s the smartest roofing choice for any close-knit community, because metal roofs are best able...
Benefits of Metal Roofing in Wildland Urban Interface Areas
The world's population is increasing exponentially, and this increase has led to communities developing within forested areas. This leads to zones that are being designated as Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Due to the nature of WUI, construction material must be...
Metal Roof Performance in Coastal High Wind Regions
Metal Roofs: FEMA’s Hurricane Recommendation After Hurricane Ike battered Galveston, Texas in 2008, FEMA issued a report recommending the installation of metal roofs, but with an overtone of caution, too. See, metal roofs aren’t inherently hurricane-proof; no roof is....
How to Walk on Metal Roofs
Once upon a time, someone said it was impossible to walk on metal roofs, and a great myth was born. In the real world, you can indeed walk on metal roofs, but how and where will depend on the style of roofing you’ve chosen. In fact, metal roofs can stand up to you...
Decra Shingle XD – An Impressive 50-Year Roof
One of our most popular products is the DECRA Stone-Coated XD Metal Shingles. For those who haven’t heard about this product, it’s a real winner because of how it has the classic look of shingles but with the long-lasting durability of steel. We describe the Decra...
Metal Roofing and the 2018 California Carr Fire – How One Home Survived
As temperatures climb and lawn furniture makes a seasonal appearance, most people are excited by summer’s approach. But, for those living in wildfire regions, the sunny weather also brings the apprehension of whether this might be the year wildfire threatens their...
Absolute Steel Joins with Metal Roofing Alliance
Press Release - March 18, 2019 Absolute Steel’s Metal Roofing Source is proud to join the Metal Roofing Alliance. Installing a metal roof is one of the biggest home improvements a homeowner can make, but if done right with great materials, it should be the last roof...
How to Cut Sheet Metal Roofing by Hand
Advanced Tin Snips & Aviation Snips Let’s face it, it’s fun to own power tools They make quick work of any project and who doesn’t like quick work? But they’re also a huge budget-killer, and most of the time, they’re unnecessary. We feel that’s the case with...
7 Metal Roof Problems – And Why They Aren’t
If you are considering a new metal roof then you've probably heard stories about some metal roof problems. There are always stories about problems with anything. Aside from sloppy installations, metal roofs rarely experience problems. Not for many years - beyond the...
Reroofing and the Metal Roof
Typical roofing construction will last somewhere between 5 and 20 years. This includes roof coverings such as shingles, slate, or wood shake shingles. Metal roofing offers an excellent option for replacing these standard roofing materials at the end of their...
Field Painting Unpainted Aluminum and Galvanized Steel
FIELD PAINTING UNPAINTED ALUMINUM Often customers need to know the correct way to paint a plain unpainted panel application in the field, such as the aluminum siding or roof. The following instructions should answer these questions using one of the procedures below:...
Maintenance of Metal Roofing
One of the benefits of installing a metal roof on a structure is the low maintenance required to ensure a long life for the roof. Maintaining a metal roof is easy, as metal roofing is often referred to as maintenance-free. In most cases a metal roof would retain...
Metal Roofing Fire Endurance Test
As part of ongoing testing in regard to the quality of our metal roofing material, Warnock Hersey International, Inc. conducted a thorough test on the interior surface of an exterior wall supplied by the National Frame Builder’s Association. Along with testing its...
How to Clean Pre-Painted Metal Roofing and Siding
Anyone that has pre-painted metal roofing or siding will eventually need to clean it. It is recommended that cleaning either of these be accomplished with a mild solution of detergent. This detergent solution should be made from a tri-sodium phosphate, for example,...
Roofing Panels – Metal Is the Clear Choice
With metal roofing panels you get the best look, and the best economy too - so when it was time to re-roof this home, the choice was simple. Coated steel roofing panels are clearly the smartest value around for solid, long-lasting, worry-free protection, easy...
How to Install Metal Roofing Fasteners
Proper metal roofing installation begins with the use of the right equipment, starting with the screws used to anchor your panels or shingles to the structure. Absolute Steel recommends using metal self-tapping screws with thin washers that have been properly...