Your roof is the most important thing to help protect your home. It’s your first line of defense against pounding rain, strong winds, heavy snow and unbearable heat. Climate change is making extreme weather more common. What type of roof can stand up to it all? The…
Hiring a roofing contractor is a major decision—one that most homeowners will only need to make once or twice in their lifetime. Choosing the right contractor is essential to ensure your roof is installed properly and performs as expected. Start with Trusted Recommendations Begin your search by asking…
Let’s explore our origins Before RARE Manufacturing Inc. became a trusted name in metal roofing, it began with two brothers – Ron & Randy. Both were skilled roofers with years of hands-on experience and a bold, shared vision for something better. They set out to design a roofing system…
How Roofing has changed The new look of metal roofing is transforming how people see their homes. While many still picture shiny silver panels on barns, today’s designs tell a different story—sleek, stylish, and available in a wide range of contemporary colours and textures. RARE’s innovative panels replicate the…
When it comes to home improvements with long-term value, few investments match the durability and performance of a metal roof. While the benefits are evident from day one—enhanced curb appeal, higher resale value, and minimal maintenance—what truly sets metal roofing apart is its performance over time. In this post,…
Fire Resistance: Metal vs other Roofing Materials As wildfires become more frequent and intense in many parts of the country, homeowners are looking for smarter ways to protect their property. One of the most effective — and often overlooked — ways to defend your home against wildfire damage starts…
Metal roofs are known for their durability and longevity, but regular maintenance is key to ensuring they stay in top condition. By taking proactive steps, you can extend the life of your roof and avoid costly repairs down the road. Here are 3 essential tasks you should perform regularly…
Metal roofing is considered one of the most sustainable roofing materials as it is 100% recyclable and lasts 50+ years. Energy Efficiency of Metal Roofing Metal roofs have significant energy-saving benefits, which can help homeowners reduce their energy consumption and lower their carbon footprints. Cool Roofs: Many metal roofs…
Does a Metal Roof Need to be Grounded? The short answer is no, a metal roof does not need to be grounded. In most cases, you will not incur additional risk if you don’t ground it. Metal does conduct electricity. But when dealing with a full roof, a lightning…
Will a Metal Roof Make My Home Hotter? Always wondered if a metal roof would make your home hotter? Well, putting a metal roof on your home will not make your home hotter. How hot your home’s interior will get, depends on two major factors. One being your roof…
Are you wondering if you can paint your metal roof? Most painted metal roofs come with a baked-on factory finish and yes, you can re-paint them if need be. You can also paint over bare metal roofing. Here are some key points you should consider before going ahead with…
New IronStone Slate We value our customers and their opinions. So, we’ve been working hard to bring our customers what they’ve been asking for. Over the last while, we’ve received feedback from both homeowners and installers that our IronStone Slate product could benefit from some improvements. Customers wanted a…
Yes, in some cases, you can install a metal roof over asphalt shingles. Always check with your local building code officials first. Some codes don’t allow this at all and some only allow 2 layers of roofing in total, so if you already have 2 layers, the code will…
Why are Ice Dams so bad? Ice dams happen when snow on your roof melts due to warm air escaping from inside your home, rising to the top of your attic area. The snow at the top of your roof melts and the water runs down your roof under…
Mother Nature can hammer roofs in any region, from heavy snowfall bringing branches down on homes in the winter to hail and high winds in the spring and summer. When the weather damages your house, filing a roof insurance claim might be necessary to pay for the repairs. Missing or damaged…
Often referred to as gutters, a properly installed and optimally-working eavestrough system carries run-off water from the roof via the gutters to the downspouts, which in turn direct that water away from the foundation of the home. The system is designed to protect your home from costly damage and…
People don’t really think about the roof over their heads…until it springs a leak! Don’t wait until water is pouring in through the ceiling before you pay some attention to your roof. Here are some key things to consider when deciding if it’s time to replace your roof. Age The…
Roof Repairs, Now or Later? Most homeowners quickly figure out when you put off regular maintenance jobs around your home, they tend to compound into problems. One maintenance item in particular should never be put off – roof repairs. There can be several issues that crop up over time…
Metal Dome Roof This is a first for Rare. One of our talented installers have completed a geodesic dome re-roof with our Ironwood Shake profile. We were very hesitant when they told about this very difficult metal dome project they agreed to take on but, to our surprise, we…
Gable / Cross Gabled Just about the most common roof type is the gable roof. The shape on children’s drawings of houses and on the building pieces in the game of Monopoly, the gable roof is seen everywhere and just about every culture. A cross gabled roof has additional…
Aren’t Metal Roofs Noisy? “….Not so. They [metal roofs] may even be quieter than other roof types” – BobVila.com “…metal roofing is often quieter than an asphalt shingle roof. When installed with solid sheathing, a metal roof on your home will actually silence noise from rain, hail…
Proper Roof Ventilation There is much more to a good roof install than just properly applied roof shingles. Proper ventilation is key. Both warm and cold climates require proper roof ventilation to prevent costly issues from occurring inside and out of your home. Many homeowners are unknowingly reducing the…
