{"id":650,"date":"2014-12-13T16:28:39","date_gmt":"2014-12-13T16:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\/?p=650"},"modified":"2015-06-25T17:11:23","modified_gmt":"2015-06-25T17:11:23","slug":"will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\/2014\/12\/will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Steel Roofing Make Your Home Hotter in the Summer? Of Course Not"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important considerations discussed by many homeowners is the suitability of metal and <strong><a href=\"\/\">steel roofing<\/a><\/strong> in warmer climates. The concerns are due to the common misconception that because the roof is constructed of metal, the sun and heat will cause homes to become unbearably hot during the summer months. Metal and <em>steel roofing<\/em> incorporates a number of special features that combat the effect of heat inside the home itself. In locations that experience hot weather such as <strong><em><a href=\"\/\">Mississauga<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/contact-metal-roofing-manufacturer.htm\">Kitchener<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/contact-metal-roofing-manufacturer.htm\">Windsor<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/contact-metal-roofing-manufacturer.htm\">Ottawa<\/a><\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em><a href=\"\/\">Toronto<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, <strong>roofing contractors<\/strong> can advise you about subtle attributes that provide sustained protection against increased interior temperatures.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How Does Steel Roofing Regulate Internal Temperatures?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like all materials, prolonged exposure to heat will invariably lead to an increase in the temperature of all metals. However, there are a number of factors to consider before you dismiss the option of a metal roof. By understanding the summary below, you can make an informed decision as to the suitability of a steel roof for your home.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Understanding the Importance of Colour and Finish<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>This has a huge impact on the ability of any material to absorb heat. A specialist finish can be applied to <em>steel roofing<\/em> which actually reflects the sunlight and heat, ensuring that your home remains cool. Additionally, pale colours can be utilised to further improve the reflective performance of your roof. With many other roofing materials traditionally darker in colour, this will have a big influence on heat absorption levels.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Temperature Differences are Minimal<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>Industry statistics show that the difference in temperature between <strong>metal roofing<\/strong> and other materials such as asphalt or slate is minimal during lengthy periods of heat exposure. Many <em>roofing contractors<\/em> that specialise in other forms of roofing materials will undoubtedly tell you otherwise but don&#8217;t be fooled!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Lighter Materials Will Cool Quicker<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>It is scientifically proven that lighter materials will cool a lot quicker than heavier materials. Which is the lightest roofing material on the market today you may ask? Metal. Compared to popular roofing materials such as asphalt shingles, <strong><a href=\"\/\">metal roofing<\/a><\/strong> can be up to three times lighter which allows it to cool much faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Metal Reflects Whilst the Competition Absorbs<\/em><\/strong><strong> \u2013 <\/strong>The absorption of heat into your home can be a major problem. Energy bills will undoubtedly increase during the summer months as you crank up the air conditioning units to keep cool. By utilising <em>metal roofing<\/em>you are actually cooling the interior of your home and thus reducing those energy bills. Materials such as asphalt, one of the most popular choices for roofing in North America, absorb the heat which is transferred to the structure of your home and increases interior temperatures significantly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Metal roofing<\/strong> has been proven to regulate interior temperatures much more efficiently than other materials such as asphalt and slate. <a href=\"\/\">London Eco-Roof Manufacturing Inc<\/a>. is an experienced roofing contractor that specialises in metal and <em>steel roofing<\/em>. For further information and advice in relation to this call us toll free on 1.855.838.9393.<\/p>\n<p>London Eco Metal has a reputable team of <a href=\"\/\">metal roofing contractors<\/a> offering services for <a href=\"\/\">steel roofing<\/a> in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/\">Toronto<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/\">Mississauga<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/contact-metal-roofing-manufacturer.htm\">Windsor<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/contact-metal-roofing-manufacturer.htm\">Kitchener<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/contact-metal-roofing-manufacturer.htm\">Ottawa<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important considerations discussed by many homeowners is the suitability of metal and steel roofing in warmer climates. The concerns are due to the common misconception that because the roof is constructed of metal, the sun and heat will cause homes to become unbearably hot during the summer months. Metal and steel &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\/2014\/12\/will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Will Steel Roofing Make Your Home Hotter in the Summer? Of Course Not&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,114,113],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-metal-roofing","category-roofing-contractors","category-steel-roofing","entry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Temperature benefits of Steel roofing in Toronto<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"London Eco Roof presents information on whether or not Steel Roofing will Make Your Home Hotter in Mississauga, Kitchener, Windsor, Ottawa and Toronto\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\/2014\/12\/will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Temperature benefits of Steel roofing in Toronto\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"London Eco Roof presents information on whether or not Steel Roofing will Make Your Home Hotter in Mississauga, Kitchener, Windsor, Ottawa and Toronto\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.londonecometal.com\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\/2014\/12\/will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"London ECO-METAL Manufacturing Inc.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2014-12-13T16:28:39+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2015-06-25T17:11:23+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"London Eco-Metal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"London Eco-Metal\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.londonecometal.com\\\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\\\/2014\\\/12\\\/will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.londonecometal.com\\\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\\\/2014\\\/12\\\/will-steel-roofing-make-your-home-hotter-in-the-summer-of-course-not\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"London Eco-Metal\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.londonecometal.com\\\/metal-roofing-ontario-blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/da17df5f40500ccb5e8028802e9fc824\"},\"headline\":\"Will Steel Roofing Make Your Home Hotter in the Summer? 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