Driving down the streets of any northeast Ohio town, one can see various groups of contractors at work on homes, installing roofing, siding, windows, and gutters or completing repair jobs for the homeowner.   But what sets one metal roofing contractor crew apart from another when it comes to working on your home?  In my opinion, actually, there are a lot of things.

As we all know, Ohio summers can be sweltering.  As the heat and humidity rises, however, did you know that your metal roof on your Ohio home can save you a lot of money during the summer?  Most homeowners think of metal roofing as being hot, but the fact is, the heat that it reflects (what you would feel with your hand if you touched it) is being channeled away from your home, which will help you save money on cooling costs.

The third part in our series about how to choose a metal roofing contractor for your Ohio home concerns installation of your new metal roof.  One of the most critical factors in roofing is the skill and experience of the crew installing your roof. 

In the second part of our series on how to choose a metal roofing contractor in Ohio for your home, let’s talk about the styles and grades of metal roofing.  Metal roofing is NOT all made the same, and there are several different styles you can choose from that will accomplish different needs for your home.

Fredericksburg,OH, February 1, 2012—The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Miller Custom Exteriors, in Fredericksburg, OH 2012 East Central Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) in the Residential Exterior Under $100,000 category of its annual awards competition.

Like mushrooms after a spring rain, many metal roofing contractors in Ohio have sprung up over the recent years.  For the consumer, this can create some difficulty in choosing not only the correct metal roofing product for a home, but the right company to install it and maintain it over the lifetime of the roof. 

Since not all metal roofing is created equal, this is the first installment of a series of articles on how to choose the right metal roofing contractor for your Ohio home, as well as the right product for your biggest investment.

Fargo, ND. - ABC Seamless Siding Franchise President Jerry Beyers recognized Miller Custom Exteriors of Fredericksburg, OH for the national roofing sales achievement award. The recognition took place during the awards presentation at the ABC Seamless National Franchise Meeting held in Fargo, ND.

Beyers says, “This award is given in recognition of our top ABC roofing franchise in sales volume.” He adds, “These companies are leaders not only among ABC Seamless franchises but also in the communities they service.”

Fredericksburg, OH - Miller Custom Exteriors of Fredericksburg, OH was named the 2011 ABC Seamless National Franchise of the Year.  ABC Seamless president Jerry Beyers presented the award to Lorin Miller & Ed Miller, owners of ABC Seamless of Fredericksburg, at the National Franchise Meeting in Fargo, ND.

In part 1 of this article on ice-dams, we discussed how cleaning your gutters can make a big difference in preventing ice dams and flow blockage.  We also discussed how in the past, contractors would recommend removing the gutters to get rid of the ice-dam, but in this sense, you may be robbing Peter to pay Paul – removing the gutters will only cause damage to your foundation and will cause you a bigger headache in the future.