Here’s why energy conscious people choose Metal Roofing

Here's why energy conscious people choose Metal Roofing

Consumers everywhere are looking for ways to reduce their monthly electric bill. Soaring energy costs have caused many consumers to make home improvements that increase their home’s ability to save energy and in turn, save them money. One way to reduce your electricity bill is to consider replacing your old tile or asphalt roof with a new metal roof.

Old style roofs tend to absorb the sun’s rays, causing your Air Conditioner to work harder in order to maintain a nice, cool temperature in your home. Metal roofing and tiled roofing are like chalk and cheese, they both work totally differently. Not only are the sun’s rays totally deflected off a metal roof, if you choose the best finish for your roofing, you can save up to 50% of your energy costs.

Finding the best business to install your new roof -

The first step to your new metal roof is finding a reliable contractor to remove your old one. It is not uncommon for many older, standard titled roofing to contain asbestos, so proper asbestos removal is necessary. Brisbane is home to several quality contractors experienced in proper asbestos removal, but it’s necessary to ensure they are fully qualified in Brisbane Asbestos Removal before using their services.

If you have a newer roof and are not concerned about asbestos removal, some contractors choose to leave the original tiles underneath the new metal roof. This will cost you less money as there is no removal and clean-up required.

Ensure the contractor you find explains the advantages and disadvantages of different types of roof replacement procedures to you.

Deciding on the right type of roofing -

The next step is to decide what type of metal roofing would be best suited to your home. You can choose painted galvanized steel, if you’re looking for a specific colour to enhance your home’s look and curb appeal or a choice of solid colours with many metallic colours available as well. All metal roofs deflect the sun’s rays, but some lighter colours accomplish this better than other dark colours.

Why Metal Roofs are Cooler -

The metal as well as the colour pigments in the metal are both responsible for releasing the heat back into the environment rather than absorbing it into your home like standard tiled roofs. A metal roof is the best of both worlds in that it’s attractive and it saves you money.

If you’re serious about saving energy costs and reducing your electric bill, consider the replacement of your old tiles-shingled roof with a new metal roof. Many home owners are able to recover a large percentage of their initial investment in metal roofing, not only through their electricity bill, but also through insurance savings and current rebates on offer. Not only will a metal roof save you money over the long-term, it increases the appeal and look of your home as well. Most consumers are very satisfied with metal roofs as they require very low maintenance and if installed properly by a qualified contractor, rarely leak. Consider roof replacement today by metal roofing contractors in the local Brisbane areas.

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6 Responses to “Here’s why energy conscious people choose Metal Roofing”

  1. By DL on Mar 30, 2010

    Warranties on roofing materials are rarely used, for several reasons:
    1. The bulk of the cost is in labor, rather than materials.
    2. Manufacturers only cover defective materials, and the vast majority of problems with your roof are caused by incorrect installation, inappropriate materials given your location, "acts of God", etc.
    3. Even if you do determine that you have defective materials, the warranty is typically pro-rated after a few years, so that after 10 years you'd only get a percentage of the amount you had originally spent.

    It is much more important to get a guarantee from the roofing contractor that you hired.

    Finally, although proof of purchase is helpful, it isn't usually required by manufacturers. Most roofing materials include a serial number or other method of identification, and this should be adequate should you wish to invoke the warranty. This article provides more detail: http://www.roofery.com/shingles/warranty.html.

  2. By biggun on Mar 30, 2010

    The restaurant industry has slip resistant shoes that work very well in greasy conditions. But they won't have steel toes or shanks.

    http://www.knotlimited.com/servlet/ProductList?command=createProcurement&supplierID=353&manuID=353&categoryID=2146&categoryName=Men%27s+Slip-Resistant+Shoes
    http://www.foodservice.com/iexhibit/shoesforcrews/products.cfm
    http://www.standingcomfort.com/shoes/chef-shoes.html

    And I actually found some work boots that advertise themselves as slip resistant…

    http://www.nonslipandsteelshoes.com/vendor/worx%20by%20red%20wing.htm

  3. By billaryboy on Mar 31, 2010

    Hcl eats metal. If there were holes in the enamel the acid when applied would attack the roofing. The damage would be immediate and obvious.

    Hcl becomes diluted (weaker) when you add water. If the contractor was careful to rinse well and then you had three days of rain it's hard to imagine any acid residue could have remained or done any damage.

    You might buy one piece of roofing and duplicate the cleaning and flushing process to see if it damages the metal. This could provide some insights.

    good luck.

  4. By gc27858 on Mar 31, 2010

    You have to have ventilation. Metal is not an insulator, it's a conductor. If it's shiny it will reflect, but it won't stay shiny. If there is insulation under the metal, then the reflective quality will be helpful, but if not, the metal will heat up and it will get hotter than hell in your attic, and make your AC work harder. The more ventilation you have, the better. Ridge vents are good.
    The problem with your existing fans is that they were made to install on a shingle roof, and the flange is probably full of nail holes and roofing cement, and hard to tie in on a metal roof. They can probably be modified in various ways, (e.g. curb mounted), by a good sheetmetal mechanic to work with a metal roof, and hopefully, your roofer is a good sheetmetal mechanic. Alternatively you could put gable fans, if you have gables.

  5. By lyn g on Apr 1, 2010

    A metal roof is not installed by a plumber, it would be installed by a roofer or a sheet metal worker.

  6. By rock 1050 on Apr 2, 2010

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