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Without the proper roof protection, your home can sustain water damage that may shorten its lifespan and affect the interior of your home. Thankfully, installing a drip edge provides you with an easy solution. Drip edges abide by most building codes, so little prevents you from installing them and protecting your roof.

A drip edge consists of metal flashing installed at the edge of your roof to move water away from the fascia and keep the underlying roof structure dry. It will hang off your roof above the fascia, keeping essential parts of your roof safe from damage. Drip edges come built with non-corrosive materials, ensuring their longevity and their appearance. Read more

If you need to install a new roof, then you’ve likely considered various options available to you. Today, metal roofs are all the rage. They can be visually appealing and practical, and they can withstand harsh weather better than many other types of roofing. But how much does a metal roof cost?

In this post, our dependable roofing experts at Nelson Contracting in Omaha, NE, will detail how much metal roofing typically costs and the various factors that will affect their cost. Read more

A good roof protects a home’s inhabitants from the fiercest storms and the most sweltering heat. Replacing a roof is a big investment, but it’s also an opportunity to make an important choice: asphalt or metal roofing?

Nelson Contracting has been installing, repairing, and replacing roofs in Lincoln, NE, for over 20 years. Our experts know all the pros and cons of each material, and they’re standing by to discuss them with you at (402) 464-2418. Meanwhile, here is a comparison to help you understand some of the differences between asphalt vs. metal roof materials. Read more