September 28, 2020
We’re back with answers to questions you search on Google about metal roofing. In our last post, we covered. Here we answer more metal roofing questions that homeowners commonly Google. We love helping homeowners learn about roofing by sharing our knowledge and years of experience in the metal roofing industry. While a Google search can… ( read more )
August 28, 2020
When you need to learn about a new subject, where do you turn? Do you visit the library, ask your friends, or Google? While Googling is great for getting a quick answer, sometimes you need a local authority on the matter. That’s where we come in. Combining Classic Metal Roofing Systems’ manufacturing excellence with our… ( read more )
July 27, 2020
For many Honolulu homeowners, solar panels offer opportunities to save money and make your own power. There’s plenty of sunshine! Roof Mounted Solar Panels Roof-mounted solar panels are an excellent way to generate free power by taking advantage of space you aren’t using- the top of your home. Your roof is perfect for solar power… ( read more )
June 26, 2020
What does a quality metal roof have to do with a classic phrase from an old movie? In his book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum says something that has been quoted millions of times since: “There’s no place like home.” Few of us have difficulty picturing Dorothy in the movie clicking the… ( read more )
May 27, 2020
When it’s time to buy a new roof, like buying a car, you’ll probably do your on-line research. We appreciate and encourage that. Due diligence is excellent, but when you get to the point of needing local expertise from a trusted source, we’re right here in Waipahu. Aluminum Shake Roofing guides homeowners to the right… ( read more )
April 27, 2020
It’s always a home-improvement season in Hawaii. And like most things, the time to think about a new roof is before you buy it. Of course, there will always be emergency roof replacements. Even then, you have a choice. How to choose a new roof? The answer: invest time now to think about what you… ( read more )
March 27, 2020
No matter the season, storms, water, and moisture can wreak havoc on your roof. Here are the stories of 2 homes, far from Honolulu, with problems of water and moisture damage. Both can be remediated with proper ventilation, and the right metal roofing solution. Homeowners in our tropical climate can benefit from the experience of… ( read more )
February 26, 2020
Roofing, just like technology, is following Moore’s Law which addresses the ever-increasing speed of change and advancement. We are seeing a rapid succession of product developments, and the inclusion of technology in such roofing areas as measuring, marketing, estimating, visualizing, and sales. These are exciting times. Back in 1996, well-known futurist Watts Wacker posed a… ( read more )
January 26, 2020
Here’s a special message for homeowners from industry expert Todd Miller, President of Isaiah Industries and Classic Metal Roofing Systems, our valued partner in Oahu. “It’s hard to believe, but Isaiah Industries is closing in on 40 years as a leading specialty metal roofing manufacturer. While the company was started by my father, I have… ( read more )
December 19, 2019
When you re-roof your home, it is the perfect time to make sure that your home’s attic ventilation is functioning properly. That’s why we start every roof inspection with an attic inspection. Why Good Ventilation is a Big Deal Prevents mold and rot. Recent years have brought building science technologies that are making homes tighter… ( read more )