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Energy Efficiency McCarthy Metal Roofing

23 Jul Save the Environment and Your Wallet with Energy Efficiency

Posted at 11:23h in Energy Savings, Financial Benefits of Metal Roofing, Sustainability, Ventilation

Many homeowners choose metal roofs because they learn that these roofs can save the environment – and their wallets – through energy efficiency. That’s very true, but not all metal roof installations are the same in terms of energy efficiency. The level of energy efficiency achieved with metal roofing is...

26 Feb The Financial Impact of Metal Roofing: Reduced Energy Costs

Posted at 23:54h in Buying a Metal Roof, Energy Savings, Financial Benefits of Metal Roofing

Our quality metal roofing systems contribute to reduced home energy costs by keeping homes naturally cooler in hot weather and reducing summer air conditioning demand. 3 Ways a Classic Metal Roofing System Can Lead to Reduced Energy Costs Special coatings of reflective pigment reflect away radiant heat. All the while looking...

27 Jun Your Roof and Temperature Extremes

Posted at 14:53h in Buying a Metal Roof, Metal Roofing and Extreme Weather, Protection, Research

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,...

04 Jul Beating The Heat With Your Next Roof

Posted at 17:41h in Energy Savings, Environmental Benefits of Metal Roofing

In the last two metal roof posts, we have looked at the reflective pigments used in some metal roof coatings and also the airspace between the metal and your home's framing which can be achieved with some metal roofs. Both the reflective pigments and the airspace as a thermal break...

30 May What Makes An Aluminum Roof Energy Efficient?

Posted at 21:43h in Energy Savings

One of the most common comments from our past customers is that their home is kept cooler by their new aluminum roof. For some folks before they become customers, that concept seems counter-intuitive. But, every day, owners of aluminum roofs are saving up to 20% and sometimes even more on...

23 Aug The Value of Reflective Metal Roofing in North Carolina

Posted at 10:22h in News

Reflective metal roofing can reduce energy costs for our country. Some may think white in color roofs are the only option to gain the benefits of a reflective metal roof. The great news is that there are many options for color in metal roofing. Today’s metal roof choices often offer reflective...