Thursday, May 31, 2012

Metal Sale Extended!

We are extending the metal sale for two more weeks.  You can still get 29 gauge for as low as $.68 per square foot or a 26 gauge Standing Seam metal for as low as $1.37 per square foot.  Both of these products come with great warranties and are produced by ASC Building Products, a leader in metal roofing and siding for the Pacific Northwest.  Give us a call, send us an email or stop in for a quote on your project.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Metal Fencing - I Should Have Thought Of That!

 










Here is an example of thinking outside the box.  This fence is constructed of 4" x 4" posts and 2" x 4" cross pieces all covered in 26 gauge Bare Zincalume custom flashings with the ever popular Cold Rolled Steel 7/8" Corrugated metal as the fencing.  Cold rolled steel is 22 gauge steel with no protective coatings which will allow the metal to rust to an amazing orange-brown color.  These panels were stored outside for about a year so they would be completely rusted at the time of assembly, but you could purchase the cold rolled steel panels, which will come to you with only minor rusting, construct your project then watch the color transform as the Northwest weather has its way!  Cold rolled steel is gaining popularity in this area due to its natural look and old-timey feel.  Now let me tell you the good part - THIS IS PRODUCED LOCALLY and we can get it quickly so give us a call and let's see your ideas become reality!

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Memorial Day Project - We've Got Your Metal

Need metal for your siding or roofing project for this Memorial weekend.  We need to get your order in today by 3:00 to make the truck this week.  Looks like we are going to have a couple of nice days to screw down your project - give us a call and lets get your order on the truck!  Keni and Haley are standing by at 253-926-1633 or 800-310-4120.

Friday, May 18, 2012

New Roof - New Soffits!

 













The Maurer's are getting a new Smokey Blue Standing Seam Roof and Charcoal Gray Aluminum Soffits today.  Thinking about a new metal roof, new metal soffits will really finish off the project.  We can provide you with the materials and know-how to do it yourself, or we can supply and install the whole project.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

New Ranch Roof

Before.

After!


The DeJarlais Ranch is looking good after a roof makeover from our metal guys.  In 8 days we re-roofed the ranch house, the garage and wood shed with 16" Skyline by ASC Building Products in Cool Classic Brown.  We want to welcome to our family the DeJarlais' and appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Metal Masterpiece - Win $250!

Did you get some metal from Metal Roof Specialties and build something really inspirational?  Did your roof or siding job come out beyond your dreams?  How about a planter box or tree house that you just can't believe you did yourself!  If you made it mostly out of metal you got from us and you want to inspire others with your ingenuity and overall experience, then send an email to Keni@MetalRoofSpecialties.com and I can get you the details that could win you $250!  Sharing ideas, technique and do-it-yourself how-to's will help others get their project off paper and into reality!  No project is too small and no idea should go unrecognized!

Language is the means of getting an idea from my brain into yours without surgery.  ~Mark Amidon

Monday, May 14, 2012

Metal Roof Reflects Sun's Heat!

We just finished Clay's house on Friday and according to him "It is presently 79 deg outside and it's 70 inside our home. No we don't have AC, we have a metal roof (of apparently the right color). I pulled down the attic stairs in the garage and went up there, it's actually cool in my attic - AMAZING!"

There is actually hard science to back up what Clay is experiencing with his new metal roof. The roof has a major impact on a homes absorption of heat from Solar Radiation - it is either reflected or absorbed into the building. "Cool" coatings focus on reflecting and shedding what heat is absorbed away from the surface. Compared to a dark grey asphalt shingle roof, a "Cool" metal roof can save 25% in energy costs.  All of the metal roofing products we use have qualified "Cool" coatings and carry the Energy Star label.  If you are in the market for a new roof, please give us a call to talk about the list of advantages when choosing metal! 

More information regarding "Cool" coatings can be found at http://www.metalroofing.com/v2/content/metal-roofing/cool-pigment-technology.cfm.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Hurray! Hurray! It Is Finally May!

May is such a great time in the Pacific Northwest.  We can almost officially stop using our furnaces and scale down to only two layers of clothing.  We are so close to going sockless in our sandals and wearing shorts with our fleece jackets and planning our weekend adventures OUTSIDE!

Now is the time to take a good hard look at your home improvement projects.  The winter takes such a toll on everything that is exposed, and your roof is no exception.  If you already have a metal roof, take some time to check it out, especially making sure all flashings are still secure and that excessive debris is cleared from behind any penetrations such as skylights, chimneys or plumbing vents.  The pollen is soon to come and it will adhere to the debris and make a sticky mess.

You don't already have a metal roof and yours is a bit overdue to be replaced?  Metal is the way to go!  Although more expensive than most composition roofing, the benefits will pay for themselves throughout the years.  We can help you understand which metal roofing is right for your project and how it will fit into your budget.  If you are ready for a new roof, please give us a call and we will get you the information to make your decision easier!  Call us at 1-800-310-4120 or come by our showroom and see all of the options available for this area.  Financing is available.