Many of our manufacturers have ENERGY STAR ratings. Either Galvalume or painted metal is going to provide a great barrier for your home from the brutal UV rays. And metal roofing is also a great insulator, helping to keep your home cool.
ENERGY STAR qualified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15 percent. Whereas, asphalt shingles tend to slowly deteriorate because of the material that they are made of and the suns brutal UV rays. ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays. This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building. Additional to the savings on your monthly cooling costs, using the ENERGY STAR rated metals; you can qualify for the $500 tax rebate. You can find the forms at http://energystar.supportportal.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=16629.
If you are a FPL customer, using a Participating Independent Contractor, you may also qualify for an additional incentive from FPL. You can find more information for the process and incentive at http://www.fpl.com/residential/energy_saving/programs/roof.shtml .
Unlike, typical asphalt shingles, metal roofing offers you selection of color, profiles, material, energy savings, and longevity for your roof. Metal roofing has a longer life expectancy than asphalt shingles, leaving you with the peace of mind that you have a solid and secure material for your home that is going to be able to withstand the elements and the test of time.
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