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 B & B Wholesale Metals

• Our staff is highly trained and have decades of experience under their belts. They strive to provide the best knowledge and service to our customers while maintaining productive and long-term relationships with those customers.

How we got here.

B&B Wholesale Metals is a regional metal roofing and siding products distributor located in Northeast Florida. B&B launched its general contractor business in 1967. In 1998, B&B discontinued their construction division to distribute metal roofing and siding supplies exclusively. In 2006, B&B relocated to a 2.5 acre facility on State Road 207 in East Palatka, Florida. This central location allowed more efficient service to the State of Florida, Southern Georgia, and the Caribbean.

What we do.

B&B Wholesale Metals is the largest commercial and residential distributor of Fabral panels in the region and we are an authorized distributor for over twenty-five of the highest quality manufacturers in the country. These relationships allow B&B to lead the metal roofing industry as a unique supplier/distributor, meeting customer needs for all residential, commercial, and industrial roofing and siding supplies.
B&B offers a full service commercial department, staffed with highly experienced individuals with roofing and framing backgrounds. This expertise enables B&B to offer take-off services and product engineering assistance, along with product manufacturer’s engineers available at our disposal. The availability of wholesale pricing to the public is another great advantage that customers have at B&B Wholesale Metals.

Why B&B?

Our knowledge, service, and selection is unmatched in the industry. Customers will always find consistent, fast, and friendly service offered by our knowledgeable Sales Team at B&B Wholesale Metals. With many years of metal roofing and estimating experience, B&B is available to assist you with any questions you may have about your project. Additionally, we provide quality materials at highly competitive prices. B&B Wholesale Metals is committed to maintaining long-term relationships with every customer.

Whether you are looking for investment grade or utility quality, we can meet your needs. Call us for a price quote today!

Roofing the St.Johns Cathedral, Antigua

Here at B & B Wholesale Metals we had the pleasure to work with Bruce and supply the metal for The Restoration of St. John's Cathedral, Antigua. We are so impressed with the spirit and quality of workmanship that has been exhibited during the project. The story and dedication of this restoration is truly inspiring and we wanted to help share their story.

A little history about the Cathedral:

St. John's Cathedral was originally consecrated in 1683, then rebuilt in 1746 and finally newly built in 1845. The present cathedral with its imposing white twin towers was built on a fossilized reef, in 1845, and is now in its third incarnation, as earthquakes in 1683 and in 1745 destroyed the previous structures. The present church is the successor cathedral built in the same location where two other churches had existed one after the other. The current structure interior is encased in pitch pine, intending to secure the building from ruin during earthquake or hurricane. It has been described as "a building within a building". The Cathedral is still under construction and this phase of restoration has been ongoing since 2010.

You can follow the progress of the restoration:

http://stjohnsrestoration.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Restoration-of-StJohns-Cathedral-Antigua

FREE GAS!

In celebration of reaching 1,000+ Likes on Facebook, we are now offering FREE GAS CARDS!

For our FACEBOOK FANS:

ANYONE who sends at least 10 people automatically get a $10 gas card!!!

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Who wouldn't want that FREE gas card???

Giveaway will end on Friday, October 18th at 11:59 P.M.

If you haven't already "Liked" our Facebook Page, please check us out, "Like" the page & Share to get your FREE GAS CARD today! 

https://www.facebook.com/bbmetals 

 

Financing your new roof!

We now offer personal loans to consumers of B & B Wholesale Metals up to $15,000 for roofing projects.  All you need to do is fill out a simple application.

To qualify for this loan, in addition to passing the credit score criteria and debt service analysis, these are required by the financing institution:

1. The two most recent paystubs for the applicant
2. A copy of the roofing invoice or estimate from B & B Wholesale Metals
3. A $25 check or money order mailed to the financial institution

• The target minimum credit score is 600. 
• For those applicants that have credit scores on the lower end of the range, the financing institution will analyze the debt ratio of the applicant.
• Interest rates are between 9.99% and 14.99% depending on the debt ratio and credit score.
• The term of the loan is from 12 to 60 months.

 If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call about financing your new roof.

386-325-0242

Or you can reach us by e-mail: info@bbmetals.net 

Ready to replace your roof?!

Replacing your roof but you don't know where to start?

Let us help you! 

Have you decided to hire a contractor or do the work yourself?

We do have a list of contractors that we offer to our customers to help you narrow down your search.

But, if you have decided to do the work yourself then with the help from our very knowledgeable staff, along with the instruction manual from our manufacturers you will be able to get the job done!

A quick check list of items that you'll need to start your project:

1. Screw Guns
2. Magnetic Bits
3. Metal Nibbler or Shear
4. Tin Snips
5. Tape Measure
6. Hammer
7. Chalk Line
8. Drill with Bits
9. Pop Rivet Gun
10. Safety Goggles
11. Gloves
12. Ear Plugs
13. Fall Protection

Are you interested in accessories to complete your roof?

Here at B & B Wholesale Metals we carry a complete line of accessories! 

1.Screws

2.Closures

3.Pipe Flashings

4.Caulking/Sealants

5.Underlayment

6.Rivets

7.Multivent

8.Nutsetters 

9.Butyl Tape

10.Shears

11.Gloves

12.Goose Necks

And so much more!! 

 

There are also many videos that you can watch and see the installation process:

http://www.fabral.com/featured-installation-videos/

http://www.metalsales.us.com/tech-center/installation-videos/

Here are some links to the installation manuals: 

http://www.metalsales.us.com/files/installation-guides/PostFrameInstallGuide.pdf

http://www.fabral.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bluebook.pdf

 If there are any questions that you may have then please give us a call! 

(386) 325-0242

We look forward to working with you!

 

 

Homeowners are Being Forced to Replace Their Roofs to Keep Their Insurance Policy

According to a Tampa insurance company, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are pushing their policy holders that are up for insurance renewal to buy a new roof for their home, or else they won’t renew policies. 

Homeowners across Florida who are up for an insurance policy renewal with the state's insurer of last resort are receiving letters about their roofs. Anyone with a home 25 years old or older must get an inspection and prove to Citizens Property Insurance Corp. that their roof is expected to last at least three more years.

One homeowner thought he had a few more years to save money to put new roofs on his rental homes. But Citizens told him the roofs must be replaced now, or it won't renew his policies.  "They're forcing people to put on a new roof, even if you have a few years of life left on the roof," he said. "This could force a lot of people into foreclosure, if they can't afford the roof and then lose their insurance." 

Replacing a roof on a typical home can cost several thousands of dollars. When it comes to the roof policy, some customers can't afford a new roof now and say they're letting their insurance lapse, local insurance agents said.

"This couldn't come at a worse time," said Laura Hart, of Florian Insurance Inc. in Hudson. "This is the worst economy most of these people have seen in their lives." Hart said some customers are angry that their insurance company is taking away their chance to save longer for a new roof.

If an inspector says the roof is damaged, has visible signs of leaking, or if the inspector thinks the roof might not last three years, Citizens wants it repaired or replaced.

Christine Ashburn, spokeswoman for Citizens, said the company wants to make sure it's not covering homes that are vulnerable to hurricanes because of a weak roof.

Ashburn said the company instituted the new roof requirements for some policy holders a year ago, but more homeowners are learning about now, as their policies come up for renewal.

"Tampa may have clusters of older homes, and that may be why more homeowners are complaining about the roof policy now," Ashburn said.

Citizens is Florida's insurer of last resort, meaning many of its policyholders couldn't get coverage through private insurers. So customers can't shop around.

Most shingle roofs are advertised to last 25 years, but few do, he said, because of the Florida heat.

"Homeowners are frustrated," Dutcher said. "People don't have too much money for that now, they don't really think about, "hey, I'm going to need a new roof this year or next year.'" Some homeowners, though, know they'll need a new roof soon, but aren't ready to replace it yet.

That's what happened to Ted Williams in Tampa. He planned to buy a new roof next spring, after he received his tax return. "My wife got a letter that explained that in order to renew our insurance, the roof had to be replaced," Williams said. "With Citizens being the lone insurance choice, it's not fair, but what can I say." The roof cost him $6,000.

"We have four kids and are trying to buy school clothes and things," Williams said. "But you can't go without insurance on your home, not when a hurricane could come."


Source: http://tbo.com/news/business/citizens-policy-pushes-some-homeowners-to-add-new-roofs-251609

Metal Roofing throughout History

Throughout history, dating back to 3^rd century B.C, you will find that copper was a very popular choice. This is because copper roofs are the longest lasting of all metal roofing. They have lasted hundreds of years and seem to still have hundreds of years left in them. Now, a copper roof is not very common to be found because it is very expensive. But, you can have the appearance of a copper roof with steel or aluminum metal coated with a copper penny color. Copper is not the only metal to withstand the test of time.Copper has played a role in architecture for thousands of years. In the 3rd Century B.C., copper roof shingles were installed atop of the Loha Maha Paya Temple in Sri Lanka. And the Romans used copper as roof covering for the Pantheon in 27 B.C. Centuries later, copper and its alloys were integral in European medieval architecture. The copper roof of Hildersheim Cathedral, installed in 1280 A.D., survives to this day. And the roof at Kronborg, one of northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles that was immortalized as Elsinore Castle in Shakespeare’s Hamlet, was installed in the 1585 A.D. The copper on the tower was renovated in 2009. Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello home still has the original metal roofing that was installed more than two centuries ago.Life expectancy of metal roofing all depends on the metal, coating, paint, conditions and maintenance of the metal. Generally speaking most metal roofing will last decades. During that time you can rest assured because most of the metals that are offered come with a warranty; anywhere from 20 years to a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The warranties come from the manufacturer and they do have different terms and conditions. If you are worried about fading or the chalk on the metal then there are warranties that cover that as well. 

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Home

You can find some of the warranties mentioned here :

 http://www.metalsales.us.com/files/colors-finishes/warranties/Galvalume%20Warranty.pdf

http://www.metalsales.us.com/files/colors-finishes/warranties/MS%20Colorfast45%20Warranty.pdf

http://www.fabral.com/warranty/

http://www.fabral.com/warranty-information/

Find out more about Metal Roofing History or The Monticello Roof :.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_roof

http://www.monticello.org/site/house-and-gardens/roofing