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Eco-Friendly House Design: Sustainable Living Starts at Home

This summer will be the hottest on record! As concerns about climate change and environmental sustainability continue to grow, more homeowners are embracing eco-friendly house design principles. By incorporating sustainable elements into your home’s construction or renovation, you can reduce your carbon footprint while creating a comfortable and energy-efficient living space. Why a Metal Roof …

Energy-Saving Solar Design for Northern Climates

Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution for reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions in buildings. Savvy homeowners and business owners are turning to insulated metal panels in Canada. While solar power is often associated with sunny climates, advancements in solar technology and design strategies also make it a viable option for northern climates.  …

Metal Roofing: Rise Above with Resilience

If you’re a homeowner in Toronto, you need roofing that can withstand everything from blistering summers to frigid, snowy winters. Metal roofing rises above when it comes to resilience – and offers many other benefits tailored specifically to Toronto’s climate. Besides being reliable and resilient, you have many styles and can choose the perfect metal …

Is a Metal Roof Worth It? 20 Benefits

Metal roofs have gained popularity in the roofing industry for their durability, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal. Homeowners often wonder if a metal roof is worth the investment and whether it provides significant advantages over other roofing materials. What are some of the top benefits of installing a metal roof? What colours can you choose, …

Transform Spaces with an Eco-Friendly Metal Roof

When upgrading your home or commercial property, one of the most significant investments you can make is installing a new roof. Not only does a standing seam metal roof protect your property from the elements, but it also plays a crucial role in enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability. If you’re looking for a long-lasting and …

Can insulation R-Value be too high?

Can your insulation R-Value be too high? It’s important to understand what metal-insulated panels are. These panels consist of an exterior metal skin, an insulating core, and an interior metal skin. The insulating core provides the panel’s thermal resistance or R-Value. The most common materials used for the insulating core are expanded polystyrene (EPS), polyurethane …

3 Unique Benefits of Metal Roofs

Seeing more and more metal roofs around the neighborhood? You’re not the only one. What was once an unattainable novelty for the majority has now become a staple in mainstream construction. More and more people are beginning to reap the benefits of metal roofing, coveted for its durability, versatility, sustainability, and energy efficiency. Let’s dig …

Why Metal Roofs Are Better Than Shingles

If you’re in the market for a new roof, you have likely come across two of the most popular types to choose from – metal roofs vs. asphalt shingles. While there are several reasons one may consider either material, choosing the option that is best for your budget and building in the long term is …

How To Select Trim For Metal Roofing

Your roof does so much more than protect your home from the elements. Your roof is the cherry on top, the final piece of the puzzle, and the detail that can make or break your home. While you are familiar with the varying colors, textures, and finishes available for your overall roofing structure, the trim …

Aesthetic Benefits of Metal Roofing

Not only does a metal roof transform your home aesthetically, but provides a host of other benefits incomparable to other roofing materials. Metal roofs are environmentally friendly, low maintenance, light weight, protective, durable, and versatile. But if you are looking for that unique detail that will truly set your home apart – metal roofs are …