2021 Global Shipping Pains Explained

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)

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)

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

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

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

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...
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...