The most sustainable roofing material today is metal. The cost for a metal roof includes simple installation, decades of durability, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Your new roof has a wide variety styles and colors to match every home, style, and neighborhood. What are the environmental benefits? Why Metal Roofing is Better Traditional asphalt roofing can …
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Metal roofing provides a durable, aesthetically pleasing, and light option for homeowners and business owners alike. The affordable materials are made to last a lifetime with low maintenance. Whether you need metal panels for a wall, need a new roof for your home, or need metal construction for an upcoming project, there is no doubt …
Energy saving homes use the latest innovations to save money and cool the home. One of the more popular roof cooling options is the whole-house ventilation systems. Find out more about the distinct advantages of ventilation in your home. Four Types of Ventilation Systems What types of ventilation systems are available for your home? The …
Homeowners have many options to consider when selecting the right color for their roof. With metal roofing, choosing the right color can make a difference in energy efficiency, costs, and overall savings. Additionally, homeowners want a color that augments the overall aesthetic feel and curb appeal of their home. There are many choices to consider …
Although precise definitions still are evolving, HPR protective umbrellas share five important characteristics that make them energy efficient, environmentally friendly, cost effective, leak proof, reliable and long-lasting. Think of them as the “Five E’s.” Endurance: HPR systems must meet or exceed traditional performance standards in terms of longevity, all-weather reliability, water absorption, wind and fire …
Asphalt Shingle Waste Approximately 11 million tons of asphalt shingle wast is generated in the U.S. each year. This waste is comprised of approximately one million tons of scraps from asphalt single manufacturers, and ten million of construction scraps from installations and tear-offs from re-roofing. Download / View Full PDF Fact Sheet, Revised March 2012 …
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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 …
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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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 …
