Frequently Asked Questions

The three major benefits of working with a local roofing contractor are as follows: customers receive a personable experience, the community has credible reviews, and it contributes to the local economy.

Wagner has been rated the number one roofing contractor in northwest Ohio for over a decade. The company is accredited and rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.

Local roofing contractors contribute to the local economy in two ways—paying city taxes and involvement in the community. The more successful the business is, the more taxes they will pay to the city. Wagner is a sponsor of various youth sporting leagues, a frequent donor to charitable events, and donates roofs to habitat for humanity. Statistics show local businesses will return roughly 52% of their yearly revenue back into their community. Working with a local roofing contractor directly impacts you and those around you—for the better!

Choosing to work with a local roofing contractor will provide much more of a personable experience. Through marketing, projects, business meetings, and more, it can be difficult for the owners of larger construction companies to communicate with customers. Unfortunately, this can lead to poor one-on-one communication with an expert in the field.

Solar panels can be added to metal roofing to increase the environmentally friendly benefits of the roofing system. Brackets can be placed on the metal roofing panel to professionally install a solar panel.

Most of the time, laying a metal roof on top of shingles isn’t an issue. However, this application cannot be done in every case. You will have to check the integrity of your roof decking and the building codes in your area. If the entire roof decking is in good condition—you will not have to worry about taking off shingles. Parts of the roof decking can be replaced if needed. Some building codes limit the number of roof layers that can be applied to a home. You may be required by code to peel off your shingles. If not, there should not be a reason you cannot install your metal roof over the previous one!

Parts of the roof decking can be replaced if needed. The shingles in that area will need to be removed to replace the previously damaged decking material.

We encourage customers to think about the current age of your roof. Remember, Metal Roof Panels systems will not need replacing for 40+ years. If your roof is already 10 years old, there may be some underlying damage to the decking. These previous issues to the decking will not allow the Metal Roof Panels system to last to its full potential.

Some building codes limit the number of roof layers that can be applied to a home. Code compliance for this method of installation is different from one place to the next. You may be required by code to peel off your shingles. If not, there should not be a reason you cannot install your metal roof over the previous one.

The metal roofing price tag reflects high-quality materials, long-term benefits, and longevity. Choosing to invest in a metal roofing solution will allow you to enjoy your lifetime roof and the benefits it brings for 40+ years.

Metal panels are one of the most eco-friendly roofing materials available on the market. Metal panels are 100% recyclable by the end of their lifespan.

Some believe metal roofs absorb heat from the sun—making it hot in the interior of the home. This is a common misconception. Metal roofs are designed to reflect 80% of the sun’s rays back into the sky. Homeowners can save up to 40% on heating and cooling costs when they switch to a metal roof. There are incredible savings opportunities with this roofing system!

No, asphalt shingles have a shorter lifespan than metal roofing panels. The asphalt shingle roof is clearly cheaper, but it will need to be replaced every 15-20 years. By investing more in a metal roof, you will not have to mess with a replacement for 40+ years! This also implies a metal roof is less expensive than other materials when you look at the big picture.