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C & S Building Solutions

31 Lafayette St
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C & S Building Solutions

31 Lafayette St
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12 years of experience

We performed most home improvement services. We typically subcontract most of out electrical, plumbing, and roofing, but we do have arrangements with master plumbers and electricians to legally work under our company veil if a client does not permit the use of subcontractors. We take both commercial and residentaial clients. Depending on the service, we typically request a down payment, or a deposit for ordered parts, and payment is do upon completion unless otherwise specified. For promotions we're offering up to 10% of invoice price toward a college student of your choice.

We performed most home improvement services. We typically subcontract most of out electrical, plumbing, and roofing, but we do have arrangements with master plumbers and electricians to legally work under our company veil if a client does not permit the use of subcontractors. We take both commercial and residentaial clients. Depending on the service, we typically request a down payment, or a deposit for ordered parts, and payment is do upon completion unless otherwise specified. For promotions we're offering up to 10% of invoice price toward a college student of your choice.




Ripa Stoneworks LLC

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Ripa Stoneworks LLC

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17 years of experience

Ripa Stoneworks LLC provides residential and light commercial masonry services to Northern New England. We offer free estimates and will help in the design of the featured work.

Ripa Stoneworks LLC provides residential and light commercial masonry services to Northern New England. We offer free estimates and will help in the design of the featured work.


Our mission at C & H Roofing & Construction is to create a long term relationship with our customers and to provide a high quality roofing system that will last for years.



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Chimney Repair questions, answered by experts

Metal roofs can rust, but steel is a material that holds up well to environmental factors, especially if it’s painted or galvanized. One of the main determining factors regarding rust is the environment the roof is in. Harsher environments with a lot of salt in the air will rust much more quickly than a steel or metal roof in a dry climate. Zinc-coated steel, called galvanized steel, is excellent at preventing rust from forming.

A 26-gauge metal roof panel can span between 4 and 8 feet, depending on a few factors. Local building codes dictate what’s appropriate for panel span, but these are normally based on expected snow loads. Additionally, the type of metal roof you choose will affect the maximum span, as corrugated metal is stronger than flat standing seam panels or a screw down roof and can often span greater distances.

Metal roofs are more resistant to hail than other types of roof materials; however, hail can still damage a metal roof. The extent of the damage depends on the size of the hail and the severity of the hail storm. The type of damage a metal roof can get from hail includes dents, scratches, loose fasteners, leaks, and cracked paint.

The green coloration that develops on copper roofs is called a “patina,” and it’s a result of mild oxidation on the surface. The oxidation process is not harmful to your roof. In fact, the surface corrosion acts as a protective layer and won’t spread to the core of your copper roof materials. The discoloration will progress much more quickly in damp or humid climates than it will in dry climates. If you don’t like the green color, you can seal your roof to preserve the shiny, rose-gold look.

24-gauge metal is thicker and will stand up better to impact, so it’s a better option for roofs that will see heavy snow and ice accumulation, hail storms, fallen tree debris, and blown debris. It’s a more expensive option, but it’s worth the added cost for roof longevity in extreme climates. If you live in a more moderate climate and don’t have trees overhanging your roof, 26-gauge metal is suitable and is a more affordable option.

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