Comments on: 4 Passive Solar Benefits of Metal Roofing

By: Solar pv southwest

Solar pv southwest — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 02:40:01 +0000

Metal roof really does have its benefits as compared to other materials that are normally used for roofing. That was a really good article, thanks for taking the time to put it together! You have managed to point out some very good points.

By: Cincinnati Roofer

Cincinnati Roofer — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:36:39 +0000

i wonder if the extra cost for the metal roof will be made up for future buyers. Will the 2nd or third buyer down the road pay more for a home with a metal roof verses other material.

By: Shower Doors

Shower Doors — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:30:21 +0000

I am agree with you that Metal roofing increase the Airspace. It is really a big benefit. But With the advancement and the change in living styles of people, there has been a dramatic change in people’s preferences. With the increased choices, the demands have also increased. Building a home is one of an asset which you probably will build once in a lifetime, as the choices has changed people want to go for things that are in fashion whether they are regarding clothes, cars, furniture, home, shower doors etc.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:02:24 +0000

Bill – I see that I neglected to respond to your comment. I apologize. It must have gotten lost in the shuffle.

I like closed attics. They add some cost because they require additional insulation. But they work well and clearly help the energy performance of the house. But a sealed attic must be totally sealed and not just “sort of” sealed. Otherwise you can create a moisture problem. Seal the attic completely and treat it as interior space within the building envelope.

Regarding foam insulation, I find I can not get comfortable with that material. It does off-gas, even though they say it doesn’t. It adheres to the wood and sheathing so much that if there ever was a problem discovered about it’s health effects, there would be no way to remove it entirely from the house. And it is my understanding that it still has some petroleum product in it even when they sell it as containing soy. Since the product is so new and unproven, I recommend avoiding it so you won’t end up with a problem later on. It might be the great product they say it is. But I don’t think the benefits of foam are enough to warrant taking the risk of a future discovery of problems, like so many building products have presented over the years. Seal your attic with dense pack cellulose, instead.

By: aiza@residential roofing

aiza@residential roofing — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:56:45 +0000

metal roofs offers lots of benefits. great post!Residential Roofing

By: Green Roofing

Green Roofing — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:55:24 +0000

I have being researching for some new and good ideas for building from last 3- 4 months for my new house and reading your blog, I found your post very helpful in this post i read the benefits of metal roof.

By: Bill Meredith

Bill Meredith — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 21:53:47 +0000

Mr. Hirsch,

I’ve seen several comments about “well ventilated attic” across your blog. Can you give us your take on closed attic, expanded foam insulation systems in contrast to soffit and ridge vents?
Looking forward to your response!

-Bill Meredith

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:28:28 +0000

Just came across your helpful blog.

I invite you to drop by ours, share ideas, leave a comment, and join our community as a Follower, by clicking on FOLLOW link on right side bar.

Our project, THE CONCORD GREEN HOME, has a metal roof for many of the reasons you articulate in this post, and more.

Keep up the great work.

Lisa