Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

. There are two main types of solar shingles: CIGS (copper-indium-gallium-selenide), which use thin-film technology to generate electricity, and silicon, which resemble traditional solar panels ...

But metal roofing—also in zinc, aluminum, galvanized metals, and even copper—has come a long way from the farm. These days, you’ll see metal roofing that suits less rustic, more refined ...