Keeping Your Roof Loft Warm

Just as a toque keeps your head warm in the winter, loft insulation keeps the heat in your home from escaping through tiny gaps around vents and ducts in your roof. The loft, better known as one’s attic, is the area directly under the roof. Whether the loft is easily...

How Metal Roof Panels Are Made

Here at Nielsen Roofing, we firmly believe that metal roofing is the best choice for both residential and commercial applications! Not only are these roofs incredibly strong, but the way they are made make them an environmentally-friendly option for any building....

Zinc Gutters for Metal Roofs

Gutters are an essential component of any roof, as they work to divert water through downspouts and away from a building’s foundation. Metal roofs, known for their strength and durability, can be complemented by an elegant installation of durable zinc gutters....

Pros and cons of installing skylights in metal roofing

Skylights are special windows installed on the roof of a building. The windows are inset and often triple-paned to withstand the elements of sun, rain, and snow. Their placement on the roof brings natural light from sunshine into any room in your home where the...

Got a Leak in Your Metal Roof?

If you have a metal roof, one thing is certain: it will eventually start to leak. The average life span is 30 years, but for any roof that long isn’t a guarantee. Many things can happen to cause a metal roof to leak early in its life. Here are just a few: Improperly...