Schroer & Sons Contracting has recently finished an aluminum metal roof in Ft. Recovery Ohio. The homeowner chose our beautiful Rustic Shingle for their metal roof, which is a great profile for a lower pitched roof. Rustic Shingle’s an aluminum metal roof, stamped with rain grooves to mimic the look of wood shake and shed rain off the roof surface…. ( read more )
One of the questions we are often asked is “What about hail and my metal roof?” Our answer is always same: No problem! A metal roof is your best protection against a damaging hailstorm. In asphalt roofs, hail causes pits, divots to form in the shingles. These divots hold water which eventually wears through the asphalt, weakening your roof surface… ( read more )
Installation begins on a brand-new lifetime metal roof in Lima Ohio. This log cabin style home is being outfitted with our gorgeous Rustic Shingle metal roof in Terra Red. Rustic Shingle is one of our best selling metal roof profiles. It provides a rugged wood grain look. However, unlike wood shake, Rustic Shingle will… ( read more )
Made In Ohio is a series of articles built around the idea that the best thing Ohioans can do for Ohio’s economy is to buy products made in Ohio. Buying from locally-owned, locally-operated companies supports the local economy, keeps Ohioans working, and Ohio thriving. At Schroer & Sons Contracting, we are proud to install metal roofing… ( read more )
What is ThermoBond powder coating? And is it worth it? At Schroer & Sons, our passion is beautiful roofs. That is one more reason why we have partnered with Classic Metal Roofing Systems in Piqua Ohio. Not only do they manufacture the finest metal roofs in the world, they offer our customers the very best… ( read more )
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? 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 )
“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 )
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 )
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 )
