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Metal Roof & Hail Damage

October 20, 2014 | Filed under: Metal Roofing,News

  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 )

Made In Ohio: Sherwin-Williams

September 24, 2014 | Filed under: Made In Ohio,News,paint

      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… ( read more )

Schroer & Sons Code of Ethics

September 10, 2014 | Filed under: News

Hiring a roofing contractor can be a nightmare.  Who can you trust?  How do you avoid getting ripped off?  How do you know your contractor will do the right thing, install your roof the right way, and protect the privacy and safety of your home? At Schroer & Sons, we want to put your mind at ease.  We… ( read more )

Metal Roof in Lima Ohio

September 4, 2014 | Filed under: Lima Ohio,Metal Roofing,News

  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 )

Slate Rock Metal Roof in Lima Ohio

August 13, 2014 | Filed under: News,Oxford Shingles

  Slate Rock Oxford Metal Roof installation begins in Lima Ohio!  This home addition is being capped in our newest metal roof, Slate Rock Oxford.  The homeowner chose to dress their home in the Slate Gray color. Slate Rock Oxford is Schroer & Sons’ newest metal roof profile.  It features the fine beauty of slate rock without… ( read more )

Gambrel and Mansard Metal Roof in Sidney Ohio

August 11, 2014 | Filed under: News

At Schroer & Sons Contracting, we are passionate about beautiful homes. Installing metal roofs often requires additional measures of customization and fabrication. Every home is different and this one below was no exception. Last week, Schroer & Sons completed a beautiful Rustic Shingle metal roof installation in Sidney, Ohio.  The homeowners chose our unique Teak Thermobond… ( read more )

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 )