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Metal Roof Performance in Coastal High Wind Regions

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

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

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

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

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...
How to Cut Sheet Metal Roofing by Hand

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...