Good news! Our Energy Star Cool Metal Roofing system purchased in 2008 now qualifies for a Federal Tax Credit! And, all Energy Star Cool Metal Roofing roofs bought in 2009 will qualify for the Federal Tax Credit for this 2009 tax year. You owe it to yourself to be enjoying earth friendly roofing! Don't wait to check out other Energy Star rebates from local Georgia Power Company.
Here in Atlanta, we are frequently asked, "What is Green Roofing?" In a nutshell, green can be simply described as reduce, reuse, and recycle.For more
To Reduce energy needs, for you. Every little bit makes a difference, and it all adds up. Minimize pollutants in the air, water, and buildings indoors, as well as air, water, and land outdoors. Reduce material wastage. The key here is to ensure that any raw material is recycled or used again for other purposes and is not lost.
Reuse components, such as old cedar shingles which can be shredded into chips and used on hiking trails, and also on residential landscaping. Since cedar decomposes, it doesn’t need to end up in a landfill. New recycling opportunities are being discovered for old asphalt shingles. They can be milled and used as filler in residential road way asphalt mix. Currently, this is a minimal use, and there are plenty of asphalt roofs coming off and getting dumped in landfills. We encourage our clients to place their new sustainable, Energy Star Cool Metal Roofing material straight on top of their asphalt shingles. Slate roofing can be removed, broken up, and used as landscaping gravel. If you remove an old metal roof, it can often be reused on sheds, or sometimes recycled.
Recycle. Architectural metals are easily recycled, and you can often get paid for them at a scrap yard. Most any plastic items can also be handed in, but you usually need to deliver it to a recycle center near Atlanta.For help click here.
Southern Metal Roofing is committed to continuous upgrades of our green systems to help improve our Atlanta environment. It is an ongoing project, and every tiny bit helps. We are becoming greener every day. We are recycling the scrap rather than putting them to a waste dump. We are using fuel efficient Hybrid cars. We are adopted electronic marketing to conserve paper usage. We are performing routine roof measurements and material lists using satellite imaging rather than driving to the site. Satellite pictures saves gas and cuts down emissions. Our green efforts have brought us money and reduced our expenses. There are specific benefits for our world, as well as adding satisfaction and benefit to our Atlanta customers.
Metal Roofing For Sale
1. Steel. Among all others, steel is the most common metal used for roofs. Steel is a heavy and sturdy type of metal, which also works well with a number of pre-formulated coatings that would protect it from rusts and corrosions. This must be the reason why a lot of manufacturers opt to use steel for roofs. It is a given fact that roofs are subject to different weather conditions such as rains and storms. If the material to be used for roofing is not tolerant of water, then it is not going to last as long as it should.
Roofs are subject to a lot of wear and tear. They are exposed to changing weather conditions such that its durability is measured by its capacity to resist water. There are compounds designed to protect steel and make it last longer. Zinc, epoxy primer and acrylic are just a few of these aforementioned compounds that are also responsible in adding beauty to the whole roofing system.
Because of its durability, steel roofing is not only popular among residential structures but also with commercial establishments. The stainless steel is also a popular choice. Although it is a tad more expensive, people still opt for this type of metal. It is absolutely non-corrosive. Stainless steel roofs are meant to last as long as you want them to last.
2. Aluminum. Popular metal roofing choices also include aluminum. It is more lightweight than steel. It is more popularly used for residential roofing though, than commercial establishments. Although it is slowly gaining popularity in commercial and industrial sites, there are still those who are convinced that aluminum is inferior when it comes to the protection that it can provide.
But even if it's lightweight, aluminum doesn't easily rust. To achieve this though, it has to be painted or coated so that it sports an additional layer of protection. Aluminum also comes in the regular silver finish. So if you want your aluminum roof to look better or at least match the shade of your home, you have to get them painted after installing them. The materials used for coating aluminum are basically the same as the ones used for steel.
3. Copper. Of all the materials used for metal roofing, copper must be the best choice around. Copper have been used for many centuries when it comes to roofing. This material easily becomes a favorite because it doesn't rust or peel. Unlike steel and aluminum that needs coatings, which incidentally peel over time, copper has that natural red hue. It can go even without a paint job.
The only thing that makes copper "unpopular" is its cost. It can be very expensive. But with its better quality, the cost advantage of other inferior metals over copper evens out with time. Also, this material is relatively soft such that it allows easy installation. As a bonus, weathering will naturally allow copper to turn into a verdigris patina over time.
4. Alloys. Alloys as roofing material is also one of the more popular choices of modern establishments. The combinations of metals designed to highlight the superior properties of each of its components aims to create leverage over a single metal component. With these superior features combined, alloys have greater strength and durability. Alloys are custom-fit. Depending on the roofing requirement, metal components are chosen to come up with the best possible roofing material. As a consequence, alloys as roofing materials can be very expensive.
This variety of roofing materials give homebuilders and establishment-owners options that they can choose from. Each structure has its own requirement. Each metal roofing material has its own feature to answer that requirement. Just find the right match and your roofing will be there for you through any weather.
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