What are the advantages of a Metal Roof:
Tax Credit & Grants:
$500 TAX CREDIT REFUND
Did you Know that Uncle Sam will pay you money to save Energy & Money
Tax Credit Opportunities for Solar and Energy Efficiency
Existing Homes? These provisions offer cost-based incentives of 10% of the amount expended by the taxpayer for “Qualified Energy Efficiency Improvements” and up to $300 for “Qualified Energy Property” up to a maximum credit limit of $500.
“2006 Qualified Energy Efficiency Improvements” are specifically defined as:
Any insulation material or system specifically designed to reduce heat loss or gain. Any metal roof having pigmented coatings specifically designed to reduce heat gain which meets Energy Star program requirements.
SAVING ENERGY SAVES YOU MONEY AS WELL AS THE ENVIRONMENT!
More Information on the 2006 Energy Tax Incentive
For more information on pigmented metal roofs and the 2006 Tax Incentive Program, please visit the following industry websites:
Wind Resistance:
Due to the way metal roofing panels are constructed and installed, they have extremely high resistance to wind damage. Unlike shingles, tile, or shake, vertical seam metal roofs are installed with a continuous piece that extends the entire way from the eave (lowest part of the roof) to the ridge (highest part of the roof). This greatly minimizes the areas where winds and precipitation can penetrate beneath the roof material and cause damage.
In addition, metal roofs have the highest strength to weight ratio of any roofing material and are mechanically attached to the roof deck with screws, creating a roof that can withstand many times the stress loads of most other products.
The extreme wind resistance of metal roofs has been vividly demonstrated in the hurricane areas of Florida. Metal roofs in these areas typically suffered no damage, while asphalt shingle and tile roof damage was extensive. Because of this, metal roofing has become increasing popular as homeowners grow weary of constantly repairing their current roofs. One way Florida has responded is by enacting stricter building codes. All American Construction Metal Roofing has metal roofs which meet the toughest codes, including Miami-Dade County and Florida Building Code approvals.
Energy Efficient
Lighter colored metal roofs reflect away much of the sun's UV rays, which can help keep your Building cooler and lower cooling costs. In recent studies done in Florida, a metal roof can cut cooling costs by as much 25% or more.
All American Construction metal roofs make use of paint systems incorporating "Cool Chemistry" technology. This can keep your roof even cooler than other metal roofs.
Environmentally Friendly
According to the National Association of Homebuilders Research Center, 20 billion pounds of asphalt shingles are dumped into U.S. landfills annually. The recycled content of steel in metal roofing is much higher than the recycled content in asphalt shingles. Also, due to the low weight of metal roofing (about half that of shingles), in many cases it can be installed directly over your existing roof, saving the environmental as well as financial costs associated with removal and disposal.
Who can I talk with?
Telephone:
Toll Free: 866-279-5035
Jacksonville: 904-493-3709
Fax: 904-493-2542
Address:
9428 Baymeadows Road Suite #500
Jacksonville, Florida 32256
Email:
roofinfo@americansteelmfg.com
repairinfo@americansteelmfg.com
