One of the fun parts of choosing metal roofing or siding for a project is picking a color. With metal siding and roofing, you aren’t limited to the color of the type of metal you choose. You can select from a wide variety of colors and choose different colors for your...
In Montana, we often face massive bouts of snowfall, sometimes as much as two feet in a single day! Snow can accumulate on your roof very quickly, and, in the case of some metal roofs, the snow can fall off the roof unexpectedly. These “roof avalanches” happen because...
How to Measure a Roof for Metal Roofing Measuring a roof for metal roofing, whether it be new construction or remodel, can be quite different than measuring for other roofing products like composition shingles. Most metal roofing systems are cut to order, meaning the...
In Montana, it’s not uncommon to experience a hailstorm in the summer and heavy snowfall in the winter. With harsh weather often comes damage to personal property, so customers often ask us: how do metal roofs hold up to hail or extreme winter weather? There seems to...
With Montana’s unpredictable weather, your choice of roofing isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a practical necessity. Metal roofing is an excellent choice to pair both style and substance to create a building that both looks good and stands up to the...
“Is metal roofing energy-efficient?” is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Great Northern Metal Co, and it’s a question we can answer easily: yes! People increasingly recognize metal roofing as one of the most energy-efficient roofing methods,...
