Sunley Roofing, Inc.

Have you been thinking that you might handle your roofing repairs on your own in order to save money? Remember, your chances for injury are higher on a roof than anywhere else in your home, so you may not end up saving as much money as you think.

Did you know that metal roofs save homeowners 25 percent or more on energy costs annually? In fact metal roofs are so energy cost effective that a recent study found that homeowners can save up to 40 percent in home cooling costs and 10 to 15 percent in home heating costs per year.

Roofs made from slate lasted for generations, worked well under ice and snow, and were beautiful. It was much heavier than other roofing materials and so the frame and roof support structure had to be strengthened. Today it is rarely used because of its cost and weight, but synthetic slate is becoming more popular.

Most low-slope commercial roof membranes have three principal components. These are weatherproofing layers, reinforcement (to add strength, puncture resistance, and dimensional stability), and surfacing (or a protective layer).

Modular metal roofing is one of the most advanced and popular roofing solutions on the market today. They are available in a choice of metals, can be stamped to replicate a number of looks, and come with Class A or B fire ratings.