Guides
Standing seam, exposed fastener, and what actually holds up
- Standing seam vs. exposed fastener: what's actually differentTwo ways to attach a metal panel, and what each one trades off.
- Metal roofing in hurricane zones: product approval and the Miami-Dade NOAThe extra approval layer metal roofing needs in Florida's most wind-exposed counties.
- Metal roofing and snow: snow guards, shedding, and iceThe mechanics behind metal roofing's snow-shedding reputation, and why snow guards matter.
- Metal roof noise and lifespan: the claims, checked against sourcesTwo of the most common metal roofing claims, examined against what manufacturers and installers can actually point to.
- Metal roofing and fire: the ratings, explainedWhat a fire rating on a metal roof actually certifies, and where the panel alone isn't the whole story.