London Eco-Roof Manufacturing Inc. is offering four different profiles of metal roof and they are available in 11 colours and one additional as a special order. Two of these colours, “Brown Mocha” and “Blue Gray” were introduced recently: For more information about specific products and colours available visit our metal roofing product page.
Category Archives: Metal – Steel/Aluminum Roofing
Metal Roofs – An Introduction / Environmental Benefits
The original article is posted on “Roofing Products” web site titled “Metal Roofs – An Introduction”. Visit their web site for the full copy of the article at: http://www.roofing-products.com/metal-roofs/metal-roof-info/metal-roofs-an-introduction/ Advantages A greater degree of protection from the elements, specifically the harsher elements, is offered by metal roofing systems, as opposed to other types of roofs. …
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Sound Emission of Metal Roofing
Isn’t a metal roof noisy? It is one of the most frequently asked questions about metal roofing. The theory that a metal roof is “noisy” stems from the memory of a barn, or a patio awning, where there is nothing between an individual and the roof, except air. The more adept one becomes at answering …
5 Metal Roof Myths Dispelled
Article written by by Lisbeth Tanz and originally posted on October 9, 2009 at Improve Your Home And Garden web site: http://www.improveyourhomeandgarden.com/5-metal-roof-myths-dispelled For full article use the link above. Quick! What’s the hottest trend in residential roofing today? Metal. But first let’s first dispel a few myths about metal roofs: Myth #1: Metal roofs are …
Reducing, reusing, recycling not a fad but a reality – Excerpts
Article written by Sue Richards – a social entrepreneur, artist and cultural animator whose website is www.breastofcanada.com. She is also a member of the Mercury’s Community Editorial Board. Link to original article – http://www.breastofcanada.com/editorial10.html Hence my confusion. My understanding of parenting and grand parenting is the desire to leave the offspring with a brighter future, …
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Roof Home Improvement Costs for 2011 – Ontario
The following costs are intended as rough estimates for repairs and improvements to a typical three bedroom home. Strip and re-roof with steel shingles: $6.00-$8.00 per sq/ft Strip and re-roof with aluminum shingles: $5.50-$7.25 per sq/ft Steel sheet roofing: $6.00-$10.00 and up per sq/ft Visit our main web site to find out the approximate cost …
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Heat Loss Problem
Heat loss is the term for heat that escapes through the ceiling of the home into the attic, then eventually through the roof deck. Proper air flow or circulation will have a large effect on reducing the amount of heat that escapes through the roof deck. The only way to correct a heat loss issue …
Reflective Roofing
Metal is highly reflective: This involves solar radiation being reflected away from the surface. Metal roof conducts less heat into the attic: Metal roofing, due to the air cavity behind the single and the limited direct contact with the deck, conduct significantly less heat into the attic. Asphalt Shingles: Asphalt Shingles can retain heat and …
Watch This Video Before Your Next Roof Purchase
Hitting the Roof – More with Mike Holmes An extended interview with Mike Holmes about roof repair, and contractor warning signs. Watch This Video Before Your Next Roof Purchase
For protection overhead, metal is the way to go
Originally posted on November 23, 2007 in The Globe and Mail by Mike Holmes. I love metal roofs – they really stand the test of time. Think of those old barns and farmhouses with metal roofs, still holding up centuries later. Some copper roofs on churches and government buildings are over 500 years old – …
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