Now, it seems more than ever, Energy is a key factor in making decisions for home improvements. The focus on energy is on how to save or create energy in the future. The focus on the sustainability or durability of the materials we use in our homes is driven partly...
Typical construction methods attempt to deal with temperature extremes, both hot and cold, through insulation. The desire is to maintain comfortable temperatures inside the home as economically as possible. While insulation provides thermal mass to prevent heat migration in or out of your home, building science is showing us other,...
The benefits of residential metal roofing are well known. Energy efficiency. Durability. No maintenance. Fire Safety. Wind Resistance. None of those ugly black streaks. And, everywhere we go, people tell us that they are seeing more and more metal roofs “pop up” all of the time. On the other hand, everyone...
If you’re thinking of a new roof this year, weight is a bigger concern than you may realize. Today’s roofing materials include a wide range of weights. Following is the weight of one “square” of various products. A “square” covers 100 square feet of roof area. ALUMINUM: 40 – 70 pounds STEEL: 80...
In North Carolina, energy savings and environmental sustainability are important parts of any purchasing decision; a metal roof decision for your home is significant on both counts. Metal roofing is increasingly being recognized for its many "green" benefits. The durability of metal roofing makes it a very sustainable product. Additionally, should...