HGTV's Green Home 2012 – A Metal Roof?

Here at Lone-Star Roof systems we enjoy HGTV’s Green Home series. This year, HGTV’s Green Home used a standing seam metal roofing product. Why? Metal is an extremely eco-friendly option for roofs. The material lasts for a lifetime! When you install a metal roof, the expectation is that you will […]

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Annuitized Tile Roofs – A Look at Expense and Value

In previous blogs we have talked about the beauty and durability of tile roofs for many types of homeowners. But what about the expense?  It is true that these roof tiles can be much more expensive than a traditional shingle-style roof. However, in this context annuitized means that the price […]

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Extreme Roof Makeover! Get this look!

One of the homes in Joplin, MO, which was rebuilt by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, after a devastating tornado was topped off with Wood Shake-Look Shingles. The shape and coloring of this type of composition shingle is made to resemble a wood shake. If you like this look, there are […]

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When Lightning Strikes!

You may wonder, will having a metal roof put your house at a greater risk for lightning strike? Lucky for you, it’s a common myth that metal objects attract lighting–they don’t! Metal conducts electricity if it is struck, but does not attract it. During a lighting storm, you are just […]

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The Dangers of Wildfires – Would Your Roof Survive?

Wildfires have been rampantly burning across Texas for the past week. The tropical storms first brought wind, and with the wind came fire. Over one thousand homes in Texas have already been destroyed from the wildfires. Many of the fires are not contained, so it’s predicted that even more homes […]

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