Summary: Aluminum metal roofing can boost a building’s LEED® rating significantly, raising the energy efficiency of a home and passing significant savings on to the client. A recent study conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council suggested that Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) certified buildings averaged an ENERGY STAR® score of 89 out… ( read more )
March 2, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Green News, Metal Roofing
Any roof, no matter the style or color, is only a good one if it is durable and does not leak. Versatile and malleable, aluminum roofing is a wise, cost-effective option for your home. There are three good options for protecting metal roofing. Paint protects surfaces and adds color, but metal roofing is different from… ( read more )
February 15, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Green News, Metal Roofing, Technical
There are many pages and blog posts on this Classic Metal Roofs website which contrast the merits of aluminum metal roofs versus asphalt shingle roofs – to the advantage of the former, of course. We do not claim to be unbiased on this matter! Below we lay out the pros and cons of each in succinct table display form, for those who just like to cut to the bottom line, or for those of you who are just starting to educate themselves on the subject.
February 3, 2017 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Green News, Metal Roofing
Pitch Transitions Are a Common Roof Detail A roof pitch transition is a line in the roof plane that changes pitch. The roof plane goes from one pitch to a lower pitch. This is a fairly common roof detail. We see this quite frequently in Log Home roofs with porches, for example. See the illustration… ( read more )
December 29, 2016 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, Metal Roofing, Technical
Aluminum, copper, and zinc roof materials offer great durability and weather resistance. Learn why metal roofing requires almost zero regular maintenance.
December 22, 2016 | By Mike Gonet | Filed under: Articles, Education, General, Metal Roofing