Isn’t a metal roof noisy? It is one of the most frequently asked questions about metal roofing. The theory that a metal roof is “noisy” stems from the memory of a barn, or a patio awning, where there is nothing between an individual and the roof, except air. The more adept one becomes at answering …
Monthly Archives: June 2011
5 Metal Roof Myths Dispelled
Article written by by Lisbeth Tanz and originally posted on October 9, 2009 at Improve Your Home And Garden web site: http://www.improveyourhomeandgarden.com/5-metal-roof-myths-dispelled For full article use the link above. Quick! What’s the hottest trend in residential roofing today? Metal. But first let’s first dispel a few myths about metal roofs: Myth #1: Metal roofs are …
Gutter System Installation and Parts
A full system contains external gutters with all accessories necessary for assembly. The system is made from deep-drawn sheet with zinc coating 275g/m2 or Aluzinc 185g/m2 with a S.P.T. layer, protected with a 50-micron layer of polyurethane on both sides. Visit our product page to see basic information about the gutter system, or visit our …
Reducing, reusing, recycling not a fad but a reality – Excerpts
Article written by Sue Richards – a social entrepreneur, artist and cultural animator whose website is www.breastofcanada.com. She is also a member of the Mercury’s Community Editorial Board. Link to original article – http://www.breastofcanada.com/editorial10.html Hence my confusion. My understanding of parenting and grand parenting is the desire to leave the offspring with a brighter future, …
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Roof Home Improvement Costs for 2011 – Ontario
The following costs are intended as rough estimates for repairs and improvements to a typical three bedroom home. Strip and re-roof with steel shingles: $6.00-$8.00 per sq/ft Strip and re-roof with aluminum shingles: $5.50-$7.25 per sq/ft Steel sheet roofing: $6.00-$10.00 and up per sq/ft Visit our main web site to find out the approximate cost …
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Heat Loss Problem
Heat loss is the term for heat that escapes through the ceiling of the home into the attic, then eventually through the roof deck. Proper air flow or circulation will have a large effect on reducing the amount of heat that escapes through the roof deck. The only way to correct a heat loss issue …
