Thursday, November 18, 2010

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
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9 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    That particular job looks tough. But looking at it, it looks like a job well done.
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  2. Richard BolesNovember 21, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Those are just some of the many reasons why homeowners prefer metal roofing over other types of roofing materials. The metal roof on this house seems carefully installed. That is important because part of what determines a good roof is the installation process. If the roof is installed haphazardly and carelessly, it will eventually lead to roofing problems, regardless if it is made of the toughest material available in the market.

    *Richard Boles

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  3. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I'm glad that you're happy with your choice of material. What you mentioned above is only a few of the reasons why metal roofs have become popular.

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  4. UnknownJune 5, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    The best thing about metal roofs is that it lasts a long time, even with little maintenance! It may be expensive, but its quality and protection makes it worth spending on. You made a good choice, Tom!

    -BarnHouseExteriors

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  5. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 2:46 AM

    Metal roofing is an essential part of any home. Finding a metal roofing contractor is a tricky task. If you want quality service without any compromise, then hire experienced metal roofing contractors for the care of your property.

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  6. UnknownApril 29, 2015 at 6:19 AM

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