using reclaimed oil field pipes and weathering steel panels. Imagined as a modern pole barn, the reclaimed oil field pipe structure provides an armature for a photovoltaic roof system. The roof ...

Traditionally, metal roofs were made of corrugated tin panels (called standing-seam metal) that evoke images of barns or sheds. But metal roofing—also in zinc, aluminum, galvanized metals, and even ...

Metal roofs offer roughly double the longevity of asphalt, plus outstanding resistance to harsh weather conditions. Metal roofs are about twice as expensive as asphalt roofs. Choosing between a ...

Metal roofs are becoming more popular in the U.S., and they are ideal for solar panel installations. In many cases, the solar racking system can be clamped directly to the metallic seams on your roof.

Metal roofs come in a few styles, including metal shingles, metal panels, corrugated panels, and standing seams. Metal shingles are the smallest and are useful if you have a roof that requires ...

Just like with a regular tile roof, it's more than possible to install solar panels on a metal roof, be it a standing seam metal roof or a corrugated metal roof. That said, while it's perfectly fine ...

PV mounting system specialist AEROCOMPACT is expanding its COMPACTMETAL TL product line with the new TLE25 and TLE38 options.

The startup uses standard silicon solar cells but connects them using bendy materials, giving them better durability and more ...

Asphalt shingles are typically the most cost-effective roofing option. You will also find some plastic and corrugated metal panels that cost less than average, but they must be able to withstand ...

Periodic cleaning also removes particles and pollutants that could degrade the paint or substrate of your roof’s metal panels. Your clean roof will improve your home’s appearance, extend its ...

Portable power stations let you take power wherever you go. A portable solar panel will let you keep it charged up wherever the sun shines. CNET's current favorite is the Jackery SolarSaga 200 ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control.