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Retrofit With Metal
Retrofitting with metal roof and wall systems brings new life to old buildings and uses energy-efficient applications and sustainable products.
Retrofit Metal Roofs
There are many advantages of installing metal roofs over old roofing material rather having to remove the old roof. First, it avoids having to deposit the old roofing material in a landfill—no small matter considering that about 10 million tons of old composition roofing shingles are placed in U.S. landfills each year. Other benefits include its ability to improve problematic roofs, fix maintenance issues, and update appearance quickly and cost-effectively. In recent years, thermal efficiency and energy savings have become hallmarks of retrofit roof application.
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Retrofit Metal Walls
Likewise, retrofit metal walls offer many benefits such as durability and aesthetics, and its light weight means little or no alteration to existing structural elements. They use high-performance coating systems with long-lasting fade-gloss retention, and come in a wide range of substrates, colors, and textures. Choose from among preformed metal, insulated metal panels, composite materials, or solar thermal walls to allow for maximum solar heat recovery.
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When it comes to retrofit, metal:
- offers versatility in the building envelope design options
- integrates easily with renewable energy systems
- reduces environmental impact and maintains a long life span
- reduces landfill waste—metal retrofit systems can be installed over old flat roofs and often don't require removing existing roof or wall material.
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