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Two Rustic Shingle Metal Roof Installs Back-to-Back, Quick!

May 21, 2014 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News,Recent Roofing Jobs,Rustic Style Shingle

Can a lifetime metal roof be installed perfectly, beautifully, and quickly all at the same time? At Schroer & Sons Contracting, it can!  Below you’ll find pictures of our most recent installs in Sidney, Ohio.  These two roofs were installed in a matter of 10 days! Rustic shingles are one of our most popular profiles…. ( read more )

Why is there mold on my roof?

May 12, 2014 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News

Why Is There Mold On My Roof? Truth is, the mold on your roof is actually not mold.  It’s an algae-like bacteria.  Its science name is gloeocapsa magma. Gloeocapsa magma is a cyanobacteria which feeds on limestone.  Modern asphalt shingles contain limestone as a filler. The gloeocapsa magma feeds on the limestone and moisture in… ( read more )

A Metal Roof and Lightning

May 1, 2014 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News

“Is lightning attracted to metal roofs?” We often get asked whether metal roofs are more likely to get struck by lightning.  It’s a fair question. We install high quality aluminum and steel metal roofs.  Aluminum and steel, like most metals, are conductive of electricity. So logically, it seems metal would attract lighting. The truth is however, a metal roof… ( read more )

Oxford Slate Aluminum Metal Roof

April 21, 2014 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News,Oxford Shingles

Schroer & Sons recently completed the very first Oxford Aluminum Metal Roof  in our brand new Vermont Slate color from Classic Metal Roofing. Slate Rock Oxford provides all the benefits and beauty of a true slate roof without any of the problems. Many homeowners are drawn to a slate roof for its durability, classic look,… ( read more )

Happy Resurrection Day!

April 20, 2014 | Filed under: News

Happy Resurrection Day! “He has risen!” – Luke 24:6 We at Schroer & Sons would like to wish everyone a joyous and wonderful Resurrection Sunday.  For followers of Jesus, today is a most special day.  We remember and celebrate what Christ has done for us in His life, death, burial, and resurrection. What Jesus did… ( read more )

Ventilation Requirements for your Home

March 24, 2014 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News,Ventilation

Homes need to breath.  Modern homes are made to be airtight.  Good insulation, energy efficient windows and doors all keep air from coming into your home.  However, your attic needs some amount of airflow.  This is called ventilation.  Many homes, especially newer homes, do not have proper ventilation. What is ventilation? Ventilation is the movement… ( read more )

Schroer & Sons Honored in National Award

March 11, 2014 | Filed under: News

We are excited to announce that Schroer & Sons was recently honored in a National Award from Isaiah Industries (classicroof.com).  The Shining Star Award is given to only a few roofing contractors across America for exemplifying customer service superiority and high volume sales.  The President of Classic Metal Roofing Systems, Todd Miller, praised Schroer &… ( read more )

Centura Steel Shingles in Findlay Ohio

March 3, 2014 | Filed under: Centura Steel Shingles,Metal Roofing,News,Recent Roofing Jobs

Schroer & Sons recently completed an install of our beautiful Centura Steel shingles in Findlay Ohio. It was a cold install in the middle of winter, but turned out quite nice. Most importantly, our customer could not be more delighted. Centura is our only steel product. It was carefully selected to meet our stringent quality… ( read more )

Is your church looking for a roof? Consider lifetime metal roofing.

January 31, 2014 | Filed under: Church roofing,Metal Roofing

Is your church looking to replace their roof? Do you know a church in the market for a roof replacement or repair? If so, ask them to consider a lifetime metal roof from Schroer & Sons. There are several options to consider when replacing your church’s roof. The most common types are asphalt, standing seam,… ( read more )

Metal Roof Addition in Ft. Loramie Ohio

January 20, 2014 | Filed under: News

 Schroer & Sons recently completed installation of a lifetime metal roof on a new addition in Ft. Loramie, Ohio.  Below are some finished photos of the Rustic Shingle in our beautiful Shake-Grey color. Every Schroer & Sons roof is especially fabricated to fit the dimensions and layout of your roof. We take special care to ensure… ( read more )