Ask Chris

Q. We've been following your series, and although we have no plans to move and need to do our roof soon, wouldn't a really nice metal roof just be too expensive?

A. With the rapid rise in oil prices over the last couple of years, the fact of the matter is that the nice metal roofs are closer in price to cheap roofs than ever. Even I was shocked recently to discover that our beautiful, permanent Sierra Metal Shake could be had by a customer for less than the petroleum-based asphalt roof they were considering from a major national building supply chain! You may be more than surprised at the affordability and value of the new generation of metal roof products. I encourage your to visit our website to learn more.

Ask Chris

Q. I'm thinking of re-doing my roof before winter. How much time do I really have?

A. If you're really intent on doing something before winter gets here, you should probably move now. Winter may seem far off, but anyone who knows what they're doing is going to get busy really quickly. Another critical consideration? Just about all product lines, including metal, have a lot of upward pressure on prices, so the sooner you choose something, the better chance you'll have at getting it at a good price. We've got a lot of great inventory that's still available at our special summer pricing and you're likely to be pleasantly surprised at the many benefits and affordability of a good metal roof. It's certainly worth your time to learn more if you're planning on a new roof for the winter.

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Q. We're considering re-roofing with metal, but we don't want something too bright and shiny. Can we get a metal roof that doesn't look like, well, metal?

A. That's the thing about metal - it's so versatile! While you can get shiny or brightly colored metal roofs, there's also an array of subtle shades, textures and styles available, some of which replicate the look of other traditional roofing materials. In fact, you've probably admired roofs around town that are actually - and you didn't even know. Take our new Sierra Metal Shake. Not only does it offer the many advantages of metal (green factor, high fire-damage resistance, low maintenance and more) but it's now available in three distinguished colors that will compliment many architectural styles.

Ask Chris your roofing questions in the comments section and we'll post his answer on our blog!

Ask Chris - Do I Need to Tear Off My Old Roof?

Q. I've read in your Q&A series that metal roofing can go over the top of most existing roofs, but the roofer I spoke to recommended tearing my old roof off. Why is that?

A. If you're considering another asphalt roof, then I agree with your roofer. That's because asphalt deteriorates more quickly as you pile up the layers. Metal, on the other hand, isn't affected by what's underneath it to the same extent. Because it's so rigid and lightweight, going over most existing roofing with metal is in fact a very good idea. Not only do you save yourself the expense and mess of the tear-off, it's also far more environmentally friendly as you're keeping that material out of the landfill.

Got a burning roofing question? Ask in the comments and we'll post Chris' answer on our blog!