Tag: standing seam
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The Best Roof for Your Farm
American farmers have a hard and busy job: feeding critters, working the field, hauling livestock, keeping their equipment running. From sun-up to sun-down, there’s no shortage of things to do. The last thing you want to do is worry about your roof. We understand this. You need a roof that’s highly durable and low maintenance.…
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Exposed vs Concealed Fastener Metal Roofs
What is an Exposed Fastener Metal Roof Exposed metal fastener roofs are roofs made from long sheets of metal where the fasteners (screws) are visable. Screws are used to secure the roof down to the roof deck. Various profiles of exposed metal fastener roofs are available, including corrugated/PBC and various Ribbed versions. When we install…
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Greenest Roof for Your Home
The ‘greenest’ roof might not be what you’d expect. When most homeowners think of a ‘green’ roof, they think of an organic roof, such as wood shake or clay tiles. However, the ‘greenest’ roof for your home is the one that lasts the longest, is 100% recyclable, and is the ‘coolest’. And, that’s metal panels,…
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Is a Metal Roof Worth It
Your existing roof needs replacing and you’re considering going with metal. You’re wondering if a new metal roof is worth it, if it’s worth the additional expense. It’s a good question considering metal is among the more expensive roofs, initially. It’s understandable why traditional asphalt shingles might be tempting. Afterall, they’re the most affordable roof…
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Why Investing In Your Roof Is Worth It
You’ve bought your forever home and you’re making improvements, making it your own. As appliances and other things wear-out, you’ve decided to not just replace them, but upgrade them. When the water heater finally fails, you replace it with a tankless. When it’s time to replace the AC and furnace you’ve decided you’ll make the…
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Roof Hail Damage
Roof hail damage can be costly and extensive. Here in Colorado, we often don’t know how large hailstones will be and get little notice of a storm. Below, you’ll see when we get most of our hail storms, what hail damage on a roof looks like, and what your hail resistant roofing options are, for…
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Best Roof for Solar Panels
If you have solar panels, or are about to get them, and it’s time to replace your roof, you might be wondering which roofing material is the most solar panel-friendly. If it’s time to replace your roof, now’s a great time to think about this. Although we do not install solar panels, we do install…
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Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters Now Produces Metal Roofing Panels In-House
Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters now manufacturers their own metal roofing panels, saving them and their customers time and money, and improving product availability. Bob Behrends Roofing and Gutters, just like other roofing companies, used to purchase metal roofing products, such as standing seam panels, from outside manufacturers. These products came in pre-cut lengths and…
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Stone-Coated Steel Roof vs Metal Roofing Panels
Asphalt shingles and wood shake just don’t last that long. At best, you can expect around 30 years out of these roofing products. A lot of folks in Colorado are wanting a longer-lasting roof. There are a few things to consider when comparing stone-coated steel roof vs metal roofing panels. Both cost about the same…