Polycarbonate roofing panels are thermoplastic panels typically used for decks, garages, sheds and patios. They’re lightweight and can withstand extremes of heat and cold, which makes them a good choice for Wisconsin. Polycarbonate has 50 times...
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A mansard roof (also known as a French roof) is a four-sided gambrel style roof with two slopes on every side, with the lower slope being much steeper than the upper slope. It’s a style that was popular in the mid-1800s in France and the United...
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Kingspan is an insulated metal roofing panel system made by the Kingspan Group. These panels offer easy installation, low maintenance and superior thermal performance. They’re primarily used for commercial and public buildings, but could also be...
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It’s an odd name, but jerkinhead roofs are actually quite common throughout Wisconsin. A jerkinhead roof (AKA half-hip or clipped gable) is a gable roof with the peaks of the gable ends having the appearance of being clipped off at the end. This...
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A GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) roof has a single-ply laminate applied on-site to a roofing deck and coated with a pigmented topcoat. Essentially plastic with fine fibers of glass, Glass Reinforced Polyester has been used for over 50 years in...
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Gravel roofs (also known as tar and gravel roofs) are a common sight on commercial buildings throughout southeast Wisconsin (and everywhere else!). Ever wonder why gravel is put on a roof? Two reasons: 1) to weigh down the roofing material of...
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The use of structural glass for a roofing material may not be widespread in southeast Wisconsin, but it is particularly useful for rooms in a home where the windows are far away or where adjacent properties minimize the ability of windows to...
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Galvalume roofing and siding panels are made of sheet steel coated with a mixture of aluminum and zinc.
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A gable roof is the most common roof shape for homes where snow and rain are a factor.
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Fiberglass isn’t just for boats and insulation. It’s also been adapted for use in roofing—particularly for rooftop decks.
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Roofing felt is the base material (underlayment) put down over the plywood panels on a roof.
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ETFE is short for Ethylene Tetra Flouro Ethylene, which is a transparent polymer supported by a cable net system or a series of inflated cushions.
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