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 …
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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 …
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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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Homeowners hit the roof
By SHARON SINGLETON, QMI AGENCY Access original copy of the article at THE TRIBUNE Abstract: That 25-year warranty on your brand new roof may not be as iron-clad as you think, with legal experts and the country’s leading consumer group warning that Canada falls short when it comes to policing product warranties. Caledon, Ont., homeowner …
