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Explore our blog and get the latest news and information on metal roofing, plus find special home maintenance tips and tricks you can use.

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By: Lauren Risotto
January 12th, 2022

There are many different parts of a roof that together makeup an entire roofing system. These roof parts are sometimes confused with one another and referred to by the incorrect name. Knowing the correct roofing terms of a roof system is crucial when you are doing a roof replacement or else it can lead to confusion when trying to order trim pieces and other accessories for your metal roofing system.

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Pros and Cons | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
February 17th, 2021

When you’re looking into metal roofing, you’ll quickly come across two types in particular: Galvalume® and galvanized. We are often asked by customers about what metal to use since we’ve spent the past two decades manufacturing roofing and siding panels made from these different types of metal.

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Standing Seam | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
February 15th, 2021

When you’re getting ready to install a standing seam roof, you’ll need to prepare your installation by preparing how you’ll lay out your metal panels. Western States Metal Roofing has the expertise to help with this. We’ve created step by step written instructions and pictures that illustrate each step on panel layout.

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Roofing Contractor Education | Standing Seam | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
February 9th, 2021

So you’re a homeowner and planning a DIY metal roofing installation. As you might anticipate, the most difficult part of the job is installing the trim correctly. For this reason, you’re probably looking for the easiest method of installation.

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Standing Seam | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
February 3rd, 2021

When you are searching for the best quality roof, a standing seam metal roof is going to be one of the top contenders. It can last up to 40 to 60 plus years while being low maintenance, weathertight, and, of course, strikingly attractive. This is why it’s used so often on residential roofs and commercial buildings.

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Standing Seam | roof

By: Lauren Risotto
January 20th, 2021

Imagine walking into your commercial building to discover a giant puddle on the floor and drips of water coming from the ceiling. This is a clear sign of a leak, one of the many headaches that the property owner never wants to have.

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Metal | Roofing | roof

By: Paul Rubio
November 11th, 2020

Purchasing a metal roof is a big investment that can cost you $20,000 to $30,000, but it can actually save you money each year. Metal roofs will lessen your heating and cooling costs with energy savings of 7% to 15%.