Ty Blacks Siding and Gutter 460 S Douglas Street Powel, Wyoming 82435 307 754 3994 Siding Contractors Windows and Doors Windows Tools and Hardware Supplies Metal Roofing Metal roofing can consist of a high percentage of recycled material and is 100 recyclable. It does not get as hot as asphalt, a common roofing material, and it reflects heat away from the building underneath in summertime. On a larger scale, its use reduces the heat island effect of cities when compared to asphalt. Coupled with its better insulating abilities, metal roofs can offer not only a 40 reduction in energy costs in the summer, but also up to a 15 reduction in the energy costs in the winter according to a 2008 Study by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This finding is based on the use of a strapping system of four inches between the plywood and cool-color metal on top, which provides an air gap between the plywood roof and the metal. Cool-color metals are light, reflective colors, like white. The study went on to say that re-sealing and insulating air ducts in the attic will save even more money. Because of their longevity, most metal roofs are less expensive than asphalt shingles in the long term.
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