Your roofing equipment seems to be enough, but are you missing anything that could make your job easier, safer, and more efficient?

Let’s take a look at the most imperative safety tools you will need for your company.

Be Safe by Using These 5 Items at ALL Times!

The last thing that you want for yourself or an employee is to sustain an injury, of any kind,  on the job. Take all the necessary precautions to ensure catastrophes don’t happen. Our top suggestions, below.

Here are five items you need to be using at every job.

• Steel-toed boots – You’re certainly not going to put on a roof wearing your sneakers. You’re working with heavy products that could possibly fall. And as Murphy’s Law would have it, everything tends to fall right on our feet! Protect your feet (and those toes) by always wearing  a pair of these.

• Harness – These are especially important when working on steep roofs. Last I checked, metal roofing can be very slippery. Harnesses are very easy to wear and will give you the peace of mind knowing you’re strapped in and won’t be hitting the ground, should you take a step in the wrong direction. Harnesses are hooked up with a rope and lanyard to the roofing panels.

• Hard hats – Gotta protect that noggin. Enough said!

• Protective eyewear – This is probably the most important safety tools to employ. Flying nails and metal shards can move fast. Eyesight is an asset, keep it.

• Gloves – If you wear gloves while pulling weeds, wear them while roofing. Cuts, scrapes, and finger jams are just waiting to wreak havoc on uncovered hands. Your hands are your ultimate working “tools.”

The Tools for More Success

Metal roofing equipment?

Safety equipment?

Now’s the time to take your well-established roofing company to the next level.

For more tips on metal roofing, roofing equipment, and making your business grow even more, be sure to check out and download our metal roofing eBook below!

~J.C.

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I’m Trying Not to Sound Like an Infomercial

But it’s hard because this is the most handy tool we’ve come across in a while. Less bending over. Less fumbling through your carpet or flower beds for errant nails and screws. Imagine what you will do with all your extra/ newfound time!

Who are we kidding, you’ll probably find another home improvement project to tackle just so that you can use your handy magnetic sweeper!

Problem Solved

As an added bonus, we do sell these tools on our site.
There. Problem solved.

Now we can start solving the biggies: world peace…

~J.C.

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Today, I just want to remind you about the great value and ROI of metal roof warranties on your roof.

Protection from Life’s “Storms”

Metal roof manufacturers typically offer a 35-year warranty for their material. Some of our clients’ roofs, if maintained well, could last longer than 50 years! This is why we are so excited to share what we do here at Metal Master Shop.

If you hold up your end of the agreement (such as proper maintenance) and damage to your roof still occurs, your warranty will protect you from the costs of repairing or replacing your roof. The value of your roof comes back to you over and over again, decade after decade.

With us you’ll get a product that will serve you very well!

~J.C.

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We know how important safety is, so we are happy to be meeting those needs as well as your metal roof material needs.

Stay Safe!

~J.C.

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Metal roofing is the growing choice of roofing material among southern Florida homeowners and currently accounts for about 10-14% of all re-roofing jobs in the United States. They are most popular in Southeastern states, like Florida, where tropical storms are a threat.

There are several reasons why they are growing in popularity. First, homeowners are not as transient as they used to be. More and more homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. Since they can last more than five decades, homeowners who choose them know that they won’t need to replace it again. Most manufacturers offer 50-year warranties for their products. With just a little maintenance, they can last up to 75 years.

Other reasons include the following:

Strength & Durability Benefits.  Metal roofs withstand all weather conditions, from large amounts of rain, to hail and high winds. They do not rot, which eliminates the possibility for insect damage. Additionally, they do not absorb water and moisture, crack or peel. They are also resistant to mildew and decay.

Cost Benefits.  Metal roofs cost more than most other roofing types. There are many variables that will determine the cost of a new metal roof, including size, material, pitch, accessibility, permits and any special labor costs associated with your roofing project. Homes with metal roofs are known for their higher resale values.

Safety Benefits.  Those benefits include fire and hail resistance, plus strong performance under hurricane conditions, including meeting the very strict code for Miami-Dade County, Fla. One of the greatest advantages of metal roofs is that they are fire-resistant.

Environmental Benefits.  There are several factors that make metal roofing environmentally-friendly, including that most can be installed over an existing roof. Installing metal roofing over an existing roof eliminates waste from a roof tear-off which would otherwise end up in a landfill. They are often made from recycled material, and metal roof materials can be recycled.

Energy Efficiency. Metal roofing is a popular choice amongst Miami homeowners as it also reflects a considerable amount of the sun’s energy. This in turn may help people save money throughout the life of the roof in respect to power and heating costs. If people opt for a light-colored roof, it enables about 20% reduction in the air conditioning operating costs during the summer. Metal roofing can also reduce the homeowner’s insurance.

Environmental Attributes.  Metal roofing can be constructed from a high proportion of recycled material, which makes it popular with environmental activists and advocates. It is also much lighter than other tiles and coverings and puts minimum tension and pressure on beams and walls of the home.

Design Benefits.  There are many color choices and design schemes available in metal roofing materials. Painted metal is available in almost any color.

As a roofing contractor, you can benefit greatly by offering metal roofing to your southern Florida customers.

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