Metal roofing, a very green product

Metal roofing is a very green option for several reasons. First of all it can be designed with almost no waste. Most roofing materials have at least a 10% waste factor. The elimination of waste means less materials purchased and less waste to dispose of. What little waste there is, is 100% recyclable. Metal roofs last longer meaning less maintenance over it's lifetime, it is likely the Melad's will never have to replace this roof in their lifetime.     

The one thing that creates more work and by more I mean a lot more, is the chimney sticking up out of the roof. This one feature of the  house turns 4 pieces of metal roofing into 35 different pieces that all need to be custom fabricated to correctly flash round it. It takes more time complete than the rest of the roof along the south side. The rough plumbing and electrical has been completed. On to the siding, HRV, solar chimney and heating system next.

Tom Pittsley