Although precise definitions still are evolving, HPR protective umbrellas share five important characteristics that make them energy efficient, environmentally friendly, cost effective, leak proof, reliable and long-lasting. Think of them as the “Five E’s.” Endurance: HPR systems must meet or exceed traditional performance standards in terms of longevity, all-weather reliability, water absorption, wind and fire …
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Asphalt Shingles Manufacturing & Waste Management in the Northeast Fact Sheet
Asphalt Shingle Waste Approximately 11 million tons of asphalt shingle wast is generated in the U.S. each year. This waste is comprised of approximately one million tons of scraps from asphalt single manufacturers, and ten million of construction scraps from installations and tear-offs from re-roofing. Download / View Full PDF Fact Sheet, Revised March 2012 …
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Recycling asphalt shingles
Discarded roofing material gets second life in new applications Paul Stastny Nobody likes to see waste, especially not when there appears to be so many options for the reuse of asphalt shingles. Shredded asphalt shingles can be used in gravel road dust suppression, hot patch road repairs, as an admixture to asphalt and cement, as …
Roofing warranties
“Lifetime” shingles and other common myths By Doug Kerr Residential roof warranties can be confusing, and there is some basic information that homeowners need to know – and questions to ask a contractor – before committing to one of the largest renovation expenditures. Warranties can be complex, as well as misleading. Installing “30-year shingles” on …
Metal Roofing Has Never Been So Affordable
The Hamilton Spectator Business Profile of London Eco-Roof Manufacturing Inc. Lower prices for metal roofing are here to stay, thanks to London Eco-Roof Manufacturing Inc. Joe Malec, president of the young firm, says it is a myth that metal roofing systems are only for the super-rich. He says lower prices are key at London Eco-Roof …
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Eco-Roof Express – Metal roofs for everyone
Enterprise Profile “When we began offering the same quality, with lots of colour and texture selection, it was very popular among homeowners and contractors. And once they replaced the roof on their house, they came back looking for material to do a shed, gazebo or maybe a cottage.” Almost from the day Joe and Derek …
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Ventilation key to proper insulation
A CLOSER LOOK: Without appropriate air flow, moisture buildup in an insulated attic may lead to mould and premature failure of roof decking and framing. Rob Parker, Special to QMI Agency Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Posted with the permission of the author. Originally published in The London Free Press, Saturday, September 22, 2012. One of …
Grand Opening – Eco-Roof Express, Factory Direct
GRAND OPENING 1682 Dundas Street East September 24 – 29 2011 Friday, September 28 – Join us for BBQ and Draws Come out and see the New Showroom For more information call: 519.451.7663 | 1.855. 838.9393
Vancouver Home Design Show
We are going to exhibit at Vancouver Home Design Show on October 11-14, BC Place:
Types of metal roofing article
As the popularity of metal roofing grows in Ontario, you will find a larger selection of products from which you can choose. Far from the corrugated metal used for commercial and agricultural roofs, metal roofing is now available in a range of styles, colors and even a variety of metals of which aluminum and steel …
