I recently have had the chance to drive along Route 81 which, for me, runs from Frederick, Maryland to just north of the North Carolina and Virginia border. This drive along Route 81 runs for much of the time along and in the Appalachian mountain range in the western part of Virginia.

One thing that I have noticed in this region is that there is a very noticeable trend in the roofing material of choice. Metal roofing.

As you drive along 81 you can look down onto many towns in the valleys and long the elevated roadways and metal roofing is everywhere. This makes sense for many reasons. Here are some of the reasons why I believe that people in this area do a good job of keeping the metal roof contractors busy:

Metal roofing has a very long life expectancy.

Metal roofing protects the home well in prolonged exposure to cold temperatures and winter precipitation.

Metal roofing can be installed easily by a DIY expert.

Metal roofing is abundant in mountainous are that mine for steel etc.

With much of today’s roofing contractors providing green friendly options, metal roofing has a bright future.

Looking for roofing leads and additional roofer advertising? As we all know, now is the season to shake the rust off and rebuild your roofing advertising and roof lead generation structure. Now, more than ever, roofers are turning to the internet as the #1 roofing lead source.

The number of internet users is growing by significant margins each year. What was the biggest source for roofers to find leads on repair and replacement roof jobs last year, is going to be EVEN BIGGER this year.

The roofing companies that have had a roofing internet lead generation structure in place for the past couple of years are in great shape for whats to come.  If you still rely on the old roof contractor advertising methods like direct mail and print ads, get on board with online roofing lead generation. Over the next 4-10 users, you’ll be happy you learned the ropes now, so that you are more streamlined then.

Composite roofing is a natural choice for most homeowners: It’s long-lasting and cost effective, and as a result, it makes up more than 90 percent of the market.

Composite roofing is available in many colors, and most products are covered under warranty for 20 years. And some roofing products are covered for as long as 30 years, further increasing their attractiveness.

Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value” report estimates the average cost of roof replacement with composite fiberglass asphalt shingles to be just under $19,000; That estimate includes a 25-year warranty and 30 squares of 235-pound shingles with new underlayment, galvanized drip edge and mill-finish aluminum flashing, as well as custom flashing for two skylights.

Not All Composite Roofing Products Are Equal

Composite shingles are well suited for a variety of roof pitches and are easy to install yourself. They work well with most any flashing and edging products and don’t require special accessories for roof edges, chimneys or vents. 

However, be sure to shop around before you buy. Each product has its pluses and minuses. Some composite shingles are sturdier than others, but are also heavier to lug around; others are lighter and carry a better fire rating, but don’t perform as well in cold weather. 

Compare warranties, too. While a warranty might have a long lifespan, that doesn’t mean the shingles themselves won’t fail long before the warranty expires. Conduct online searches to determine whether the products you’re considering have been the target of homeowner complaints or dissatisfaction.