March 5, 2018
Severe hailstorms damage and destroy non-hail resistant roofing materials. This occurs at great expense and aggravation to property owners and insurance companies. Typical Roofing vs Hail Resistant Roofing Property owners in hail prone areas have done careful research to find hail- resistant roofing, and local insurance companies are rewarding property owners who choose hail resistant… ( read more )
June 23, 2017
Metal roofing is one of the few truly fire resistant roofing materials available. The fire resistance of roofing is obviously a top-of-mind issue for homeowners around the country who live in areas prone to devastating wildfires. Each year, and especially in 2016, families in the Smoky Mountains, western states, and other areas of the United States… ( read more )
May 30, 2017
No matter where you live, wind resistance is important for your roof. Your roof provides ultimate protection for your home and your belongings. If anything jeopardizes the protection given by your home’s roof, the protection of everything in your home is jeopardized. Most roofing materials depend on gravity and their own weight for wind resistance,… ( read more )
December 7, 2016
Storms of all types wreak havoc on our homes. Water from rain or ice-melt can be especially damaging. Here are some trouble makers to look for…and deal with…for a healthier, safer home: Rusted Exhaust Flues. Over a period of years, condensation can cause steel exhaust ducts on furnaces and water heaters to rust. Holes in… ( read more )
September 7, 2016
As storms rage across the county, hail may bring it’s punishing presence to your roof. Is there any way to protect your home from roof leaks and exposure when hail shows up? Yes: metal roofing. Metal roofing is widely respected for its hail resistance, and a steel roof from Kassel & Irons offers the ultimate… ( read more )