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Comfort & Value in the Home You Already Own

July 30, 2022

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With new construction and newer houses out of reach or not available, many Island homeowners are deciding to stay longer in the home they already have. For others, it means maximizing and protecting their investment for the future.  Do you want to make the most of the home you already have? Adding Comfort and Value… ( read more )

How does your roof color choice impact energy efficiency?

March 28, 2022

Color is a personal choice, but here’s another factor to consider when choosing a new roof and its color for your home: energy efficiency and savings. How does roof color impact energy efficiency? Roof color impacts energy efficiency, especially with a metal roof. Our roofing products have reflective pigments that allow even dark colors to… ( read more )

The Right Roof Saves Money and Time

February 28, 2022

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When it’s time to buy a new roof, you can save money with metal. Here are just 4 ways an investment in quality pays you back while adding value to your home.  Eliminates roof replacement cost  Works well with solar panels  Reduces your energy costs  Minimizes roof maintenance costs Aluminum Shake metal roofing provides many… ( read more )

Solar Panels + The Right Metal Roof

January 28, 2022

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Oahu homeowners now have more options for choosing which type of energy collection system, beyond solar panels, to put on their roof. Though these newer roofing products are developing, their longevity is not yet known. High cost, supply, and installation issues can have people waiting for a year or more for their roof with some… ( read more )

Roof Warranty? You need 2 for your Oahu home.

December 26, 2021

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As a wise consumer, we understand that you research product and service warranties for every significant purchase to protect your investment. A new roof is a major investment.  When you purchase a new roof, you should receive not 1 roof warranty, but 2 in writing.  The 1st comes from the manufacturer covering the integrity of… ( read more )

Honolulu: Metal roofing could be right for your home.

October 29, 2021

Every home and situation is different, and we understand that when it’s time to re-roof, you have many options. Is our local Honolulu metal roofing the right choice for your home and situation? Do you want to reduce to save energy and/or produce energy with a new roof? The special reflective finishes on Lifetime’s metal… ( read more )

How much does a metal roof cost?

April 30, 2021

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It is not uncommon for us to get a call or email with the questions, “What is the price of a metal roof?” and  “Is the old saying true that if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it?” In many cases, we would agree with this saying. However, it could not be further… ( read more )

You Can Get a New Roof in 2021

March 29, 2021

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If you’ve been thinking about buying a new roof,  you may be experiencing problems affecting the construction and home improvement industry right now.  Roofing products, materials, and even labor can be hard to find. Over the past year, factories have faced temporary shutdowns, installers have moved to other professions, and demand has increased. During this… ( read more )

New Roofing Trends are Here to Protect Your Investment

January 26, 2021

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We often spend a great deal of time thinking about what we want to do to improve our homes and protect our investment in them. Of course, that comes with budgeting and planning—more thinking. Whether building from the ground up, creating an addition, or replacing a roof, architects, building contractors, and homeowners have a lot… ( read more )

What big things in roofing will impact Oahu homeowners?

February 26, 2020

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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 )

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