Energy Efficient Roofing
Have you ever wondered what role your roof plays in the energy efficiency of your home? It may be much bigger than you thought! I have recently produced a Youtube Video which explains how the right...
View ArticleWind-Damaged Roofing Repair or Solution?
Wind and hail storms have damaged roofs in many areas of the country in recent weeks. This has left homeowners who felt that they had years of service left in their roofs frustrated as they face...
View ArticleFire Protection Provided By Metal Roofing
The summer of 2012 has seen a drought hold much of the United States. And, when hot and dry weather prevails, unfortunate wildfires will grab hold and spread, destroying everything in their paths....
View ArticleMansard Roof Solutions
Mansard roofs present very unique challenges to property owners and to contractors. Oftentimes a true architectural focus of the building, mansard roofs are near-vertical roofs that cover the top...
View ArticleTax Credit For Energy Efficient Metal Roofing
The federal tax credit for reflective Energy Star-rated metal roofs was renewed for 2013 as part of the Fiscal Cliff deal. Homeowners who choose the appropriate roofs are eligible for tax credits of...
View ArticleMetal Roofing and Home Shows
Spring Home Show season is upon us and you may find yourself looking for a metal roof at one. I am hearing of record attendance at many shows. Contractors across the country are telling me that they...
View ArticleMetal Roof Contract Consulting
If you are considering signing a contract to have a metal roof installed on your home, let me put my years of metal roofing experience to use and provide you with real world advice that leads to a good...
View ArticleExposed Fastener Metal Roofing: Is It Standing Seam?
I get a lot of questions about exposed fastener metal roofing. Also called “screw-through” metal roofing or sometimes “channel drain”, these are rollformed products that are vertically oriented on the...
View ArticleCopper Metal Roofing Shingles
Copper roofing has been the stalwart during my time in this industry. Over the years, I have seen many advancements as well as trends in residential metal roofing. I have seen increased market share as...
View ArticleMetal Roofing and Leaving Your Home to the Next Generation
I am frequently asked the following questions: “Is a metal roof right for me?” and “Is a metal roof right for my home?” Those questions then lead to an interesting exchange in which I ask about the...
View ArticleWhat Are You Reading?
This summer has afforded me some time for reading. I know that it doesn’t have anything to do with roofing (maybe!) but I thought I’d go off topic a bit and share what I am reading this summer. I’d...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 2 – Assessing Your Current Roof
In Part 2 of Buying A New Roof, Asktoddmiller tells viewers the things they need to look for and understand about their current roof before they begin looking at products and talking to contractors....
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 3 – Special Circumstances
Todd discusses those unusual things that, if your roof has them, will impact your purchase of a new roof. Low pitch, offset eaves, protrusions, dead valleys, and flared or flying gables are discussed...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 4.1 – Ventilation
Re-roofing your home is the time to also consider your ventilation needs. As we make our homes more weathertight, they often need more ventilation. Todd shares insider knowledge on how to address the...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 4.2 – Ventilation
Todd provides more details on ventilation including special circumstances surrounding cathedral ceilings and cold roofs. The post Buying A New Roof Part 4.2 – Ventilation appeared first on Todd Miller...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 5 – Choosing A Roofing Product
The cost to re-roof your home doubles about every ten years. Choosing a roofing product that meets the needs of you and your home is critical. In this video, you’ll get inside information on the...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 6 – Types Of Metal Roofs
In this video, Todd discusses metal roofing options available to homeowners in terms of product design, metals, and coatings. Modular and vertical seam panels are discussed as well as steel, aluminum,...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 7 – Finding A Roofing Contractor
Proper installation is key to a successful roofing project. In this video, Ask Todd Miller explains key steps for finding the right roofing contractor for your project. Part 8 will continue this topic...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 8 – Choosing A Contractor And Signing The Contract
Several important steps in your final selection of a contractor, as well as the things that should be in your contract, are discussed in this video The post Buying A New Roof Part 8 – Choosing A...
View ArticleBuying A New Roof Part 9 — Understanding Roof Warranties
Todd shares “inside information” on critical aspects of understanding the warranties you will receive with your new roof. The post Buying A New Roof Part 9 — Understanding Roof Warranties appeared...
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