Credit: Iron Horse Standing Seam Roofing Co.I am pleased to announce that
Iron Horse Standing Seam Roofing Co.
has signed on as a Sponsor of
THE CONCORD GREEN HOME.
WHY IS A METAL ROOF "GREEN"?
- RECYCLABLE - Made from recycled materials that are 100% recyclable
- LIGHTER - 3x lighter than asphalt
- ENERGY EFFICIENT - High solar reflectance bounces sunlight and heat away from home, thereby significantly reducing cooling loads, which account for 1/6th of all electricity generated in the US each year.
- MOISTURE PROTECTION - Snow slips right off. Ice dams that cause serious structural damage never have the chance to form, which is why you find so many metal roofs dotting the New England countryside. Plus, the structure stays dry, thereby avoiding unhealthy mold growth.
- DURABILITY - Can last a lifetime. This is not the 'ole tin roof on the barn. Far outlasts asphalt, which contributes 13 billion pounds of waste to US landfills annually.
- RAINWATER HARVESTING - A good option if you are considering collecting rainwater for irrigation of your gardens. The smoother, cleaner and more impervious the roof surface, the higher the water quality and volume that can be collected. Be sure to research the best finishes for your intended use.
Credit: Englert Inc.A pretty modern-day farmhouse
in the Berkshire Mountain region of Western Massachusetts,
sporting it's metal top.
Architect: Andy Burr, FAIA; Photo: Ken Gutmaker, via Residential Architect Online Wow! You can even use it on the ceiling. That's, uh, "thinking inside the box". :)
Credit: Iron Horse Standing Seam Roofing Co.Check out Bob Vila's Vermont Farmhouse Standing-Seam Metal Roof Basics
to learn more about how this type of roofing is installed.
Thanks for sharing the facts about metal roofs, i am sure this is really what we all need to know, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWe're about to make a series of big renovation projects on our new home, and installing a metal roof is on top of our list. Thanks so much for posting the good things about metal roofs. It indeed helps curbing energy bills and promotes natural preservation. Our roofers in Denver provides metal roofs, fortunately.
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