DECRA Metal Roofing Homeowner Tips

4 DECRA Metal Roofing Projects to Inspire Spring Remodeling

Trevor Underwood • April 5, 2021 •

Spring is the perfect time to tackle a roofing project, but it doesn’t happen overnight. It requires some behind-the-scenes planning, especially when it comes to finding ...

4 Reasons You Should Consider a Metal Roof When Flipping Houses

Trevor Underwood • March 22, 2021 •

You just found the perfect fixer-upper. Great location, great view, but the home needs a lot of love. As part of the flip, you plan to replace the roof, but you’re not ...

Do Metal Roofs Increase Home Value?

Trevor Underwood • March 15, 2021 •

The demand for metal roofing has doubled in recent years, making it the second most popular material for residential homes. Much of this growth is attributed to the ...

5 Factors to Consider Before Remodeling Your Roof

Trevor Underwood • January 11, 2021 •

Studies show the average roof lifespan is 25 years, so many homeowners put off the investment for as long as possible when deciding on a replacement. If you're wondering ...

Case Study: A 1978 DECRA Tile Roof Passes the Test of Time

Trevor Underwood • October 19, 2020 •

In 1978, building owner and master roofer Charles Lortle converted an Ottawa apartment building into an upscale condominium complex. Lortie chose DECRA Tile for the roof ...

DECRA Metal Roofing vs. Standing Seam Metal Roofs

Trevor Underwood • September 14, 2020 •

Metal roofing has evolved. There’s no question that metal roofs are the superior choice for durability, energy efficiency, and longevity. Any metal roof can easily ...

DECRA Case Study - Hearthstone Historic House

Trevor Underwood • June 22, 2020 •

When the switch was thrown on September 30, 1882, Hearthstone House became the world’s first private residence to be illuminated by electricity generated by an Edison ...

The Ultimate Metal Shake Roof: Traditional Style With DECRA Lifetime Durability

Mark Gallant • April 13, 2020 •

What is Shake Roofing? A Brief History Shake roofing is a relatively modern term which came into use after the advent of mass-manufactured asphalt shingles early in the ...

Increase Home Value and Curb Appeal With DECRA Metal Roofing

Mark Gallant • April 6, 2020 •

How Any New Roof Can Improve Home Value Even the best conventional roofs will require replacement, some as frequently as every 10 to 20 years. An old roof can definitely ...

What Homeowners Need to Know Before a Roof Replacement or Remodel

Mark Gallant • March 16, 2020 •

Even at the highest end of the real estate spectrum many of today's most sophisticated and elegant homes are encumbered by less than optimal "legacy" roofing systems ...

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