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London Eco-Roof Manufacturing: Keeping a roof over London’s head

A family-owned and operated business, London Eco-Roof has positioned itself as a leader in the manufacturing of steel and aluminum roofing. Despite having only been in business since 2009, their environmentally aware business practices and their dedication to providing their customers with high-quality products have given London Eco-Roof Manufacturing a reputation for being among the …

Trade Shows coming in March and April

Please review this list and find a trade show coming soon in your area. We hope to see you soon at one of these shows: This list has been updated on March 13, 2012 with new Shows in Toronto and Kitchener. London, Ontario and Area: 2012 London Farm Show – Mar 5-10 2012 Tillsonburg Show …

Metal roofing has never been so affordable

London Eco Roof 335 Neptune Crescent London, Ontario N6M 1A9 Toll Free: 1.855.838.9393 Direct: 519.451.ROOF (7663) www.londonecoroof.com Lower prices for metal roofing are here to stay, thanks to London Eco-Roof Manufacturing Inc. Joe Malec, president of the young firm, says it is a myth that metal roofing systems are only for the super-rich. He says …

Metal Roofing Manufacturing and Installation

This video shows the full process of metal roofing installation. It starts from the meeting with the knowledgeable sales person, then shows the process at the factory and follows up with full installation. Installation process shows all the stages from laying breathable roof membrane, strapping, roof panels and finally all other elements including flashing, snow …

General Roofing Terminology

Beam: A long piece of wood or steel that supports your roof that, when grouped, can form a truss. Cornice: The overhanging part of the roof that sticks out past your walls. Coverage: The degree of weather protection offered by a roofing material: single, double or triple coverage. Decking/Sheathing: Normally plywood which provides a flat surface …

Metal Roofing Terminology – Roof Types

Terminology used to describe roof types and components might be a foreign language for those who are not familiar with it. Whilst it is appreciated that certain words have other meanings we have listed below an explanation of words used when discussing the structure or type of a roof. Cross Gable: Similar to gable roof …

Roof shingles don’t live up to warranties: Marketplace

Originally posted on CBC News Website Roofing shingles are deteriorating well before their guaranteed lifetime warranties, an investigation by CBC-TV’s Marketplace has found. The Marketplace team headed out with roofing contractor Mike Kavanagh to inspect some roofs in Markham, Ont., including one that he installed himself. Read full article here >>

Is a metal roof the wave of the future?

Originally published in The Londoner on Thursday, September 29, 2011 London Eco-Roof Manufacturing Inc. president Joe Malec displays a piece of sheet metal roofing. Malec is hoping to make sheet metal roofing the industry standard in London. Everyone appreciates a roof over their head and none more so than Joe Malec. But the London businessman …