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Energy efficient roofing is not a new concept. Roof products have been able to qualify for an Energy Star label since 1999. However, a recent larger global focus on sustainability, along with monetary benefits for the consumer, have resulted in more consumers gravitating towards this type of roofing in the past few years.

If you have any experience buying something red, whether it be a shirt, hair dye, or even a car, then you should be familiar with what happens to that same red after some time spent outside in the sun. It starts to get dull, and overtime turns into a pale version of a color that barely resembles its former beautiful, vibrant self.

Design trends are always evolving in every industry, including roofing. At Western States Metal Roofing, we consistently monitor trends in the industry so that we develop products that will help customers achieve their design goals.

When it’s time to pick out a color for your new metal roof, the decision gets slightly more complicated when you also have to choose which kind of paint system, or coating system, you want. While the type of paint might not seem important, it does play a big factor in the longevity of your roof’s appearance.

Deciding between PVDF panels or SMP panels for your new metal roof? We’re here to help. As a manufacturer of panels with both types of paint systems, we are often asked which is better. We want you to be able to choose which panels will make the most sense for you.