October 16, 2016
While we love to talk about the environmental benefits of our beautiful metal roofs, we also enjoy sharing other tips for making your Louisiana home more energy efficient and “green”. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider for your home this fall. Have a home energy audit done by an independent third… ( read more )
September 28, 2016
Congratulations! You’ve found your way to metal roofing. Having decided upon a metal roof for the protection of your New Orleans area home, it’s now time to look at style and design options. Metal Roof Styles One of the beauties of metal roofing is the wide variety of panel profiles (styles) which are available. But… ( read more )
September 19, 2016
Keeping your home clean and beautiful can start at the top, with metal roofing. Wash it Away The PVDF coatings used on quality metal roofs consist of a very tight molecular bond that encourages dirt to wash off of the roof. In most environmental conditions, these roofs stay very clean over the long term. However,… ( read more )
August 31, 2016
As storms rage across the south, hail may bring it’s punishing presence to your New Orleans area 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 Classic Metal Roof from MiddleSouth Systems… ( read more )
August 18, 2016
Does Metal Roofing Really Perform Better in Severe Wind Storms? Here in New Orleans, we have all seen first hand the devastation and roof damage our beloved climate can produce. In extreme weather events, the roof is a terrible place to be for all product genres. Does metal roofing really perform better than other products?… ( read more )
July 26, 2016
After Hurricane Katrina, many of our New Orleans area homes homes were condemned not because of damage caused by wind but by rising and receding water that left deadly black mold in its wake. Today, storms still rage and waters still rise, threatening the safety of our our homes with mold damage from poor roof… ( read more )
July 17, 2016
We all love our Louisiana climate; it’s part of what we call home. But this climate has challenges, including the ventilation of our homes. Proper attic ventilation is critical to a healthy and efficient home. Attic ventilation plays a large role in reducing your summer air conditioning costs by venting heat out of the attic…. ( read more )
June 29, 2016
Metal roofing is documented to be increasing rapidly in popularity for its use on homes. So, why are more, and more homeowners choosing metal roofs? Here a few of the reasons based upon our experiences working with hundreds of homeowners in Louisiana. The reasons may surprise you. First of all, we see folks of all… ( read more )
June 18, 2016
Metal roofs offer many environmental benefits, and summer time maximizes those benefits for your New Orleans area home. Your home’s roof is most vulnerable to the sun’s summer heat. That heat passes through the roof, heats the attic and, in turn heats the home, increasing air conditioning costs. An Energy Star metal roof, or metal roofs that… ( read more )
May 30, 2016
If you’ve made the decision for metal roofing your New Orleans’ area home, great. However, it’s not just the product: metal roofing installation quality matters. Respect We spend a lot of time determining the right color, the shape, and the right style of everything that goes into and onto our homes. Those things are important,… ( read more )
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