Metal roofing / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

A beautiful standing seam metal roof on a modern home in a natural setting.
Roof assemblies - renovation

The Complete Guide to Metal roof Cleaning and Maintenance

...metal roof maintenance are to be gentle, be proactive, and understand the specific finish on your metal roofing panels. The long life of a metal roof is entirely dependent on its protective finish - be that painted or metallic. Avoid abrasive tools and harsh chemicals at all costs on metal roofing - just as you would o...

Metal roofing vs asphalt shingles - which roofing material is best?
Roof coverings

Which is better - metal roofing or asphalt roofing shingles?

...metal roof. Metal roofing: Metal roofs can last 50 years or longer with minimal maintenance, longer is the word to hang onto here. In fact, getting more than 50 years from metal roofing is common. Metal roofing is highly durable and resistant to high winds, more resistant to damage from hail and snow, and extreme wea...

Prefab Passive House & LEED Kit Homes for Sale in Ontario & North Eastern US
Concept and design

Prefab Passive House & LEED ready kit homes - the future of buying a new home?

...metal cladding – durable and 100% recyclable at the end of its life Metal roofing Chosen high-performance cladding & roofing materials brands : Maxi Forest, white cedar coating Ideal roof, metal cladding Maçonnex, metal coating Non-toxic materials for walls & ceilings Materials for the interior were specific...