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Interlock Industries, Inc. and “Hot Weather” Roofing

Sunday, July 31st, 2011 by Mark Vance

Right now you can have a Interlock metal roofing sytem that helps keep your home cool during the hot summer months, and saves you up to 25% on air conditioning costs, according to studies done by Oak Ridge National Laboratories and the Department of Energy (DOE)

The Interlock lifetime “Hot weather” Interlock roofing system is energy efficient, and comes with an exclusive coating system that actually reduces the summer heat entering your home.

Cool roofing helps keep your home cooler and more comfortable during the summer heat.

With Interlock hot weather roofing, you can do it once, do it right, and save money on air conditioning for a lifetime.

Interlock Industries, Inc. offers the Interlock lifetime roof at select locations across North America. Learn more at gointerlock.com

On the web at hotweatherroofing.com

Aluminum Roofing and the Environment

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 by Mark Vance

Aluminum is a roofing material that can be used in all climate conditions, and is well suited to applications requiring strength, durability, and a lightweight. And, aluminum fits the “cradle-to-cradle” environmental criteria. Simply put, this means that existing aluminum materials can be recycled an indeterminate number of times, thereby reducing the pollution required to manufacture and the landfill space needed for disposal. It is worthwhile to note that studies have shown that composition shingles buried in landfills will take over 300 years to decompose.

Unlike heavy tile and slate roofing, aluminum roofing does not require structural reinforcement. Aluminum is also highly resistant to corrosion, making it suitable for coastal roofing applications. Being malleable, Aluminum also lends itself nicely to intricate and detailed patterns, and can easily be formed to replicate classic profiles such as natural Slate, Clay Tile, or even Wood Shakes. Aluminum Roofing can be designed to as Interlock Roofing, meaning it may be locked on all four corners for ultimate durability and protection.

Clay Tile and Slate Roofing | Common Roofing Materials Comparison Pt. 2

Monday, October 5th, 2009 by Mark Vance

Slate Roof Clay Tile and Slate is commonly chosen for its appearance. Tile is often chosen for the ability to provide homes with a southwestern, Italian or Spanish Mission look, and Slate is often seen on more upscale homes.
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UL Certification 2218 Class 4

Friday, March 10th, 2006 by Mark Vance

Interlock Roofing Ltd. announces the successful completion of benchmark tests meeting the standard of Underwriters Laboratory Standard 2218 Class 4, Impact Standard for Impact Resistance of Prepared Roof Covering Materials.

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