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RSMeans Survey Results
The average cost of metal siding panels remains far lower than the average installed cost of stucco, tilt-up concrete, EIFS (synthetic stucco), and brick, according to new survey data released by RSMeans, a leading construction cost publishing firm that has been compiling such data since 1942
Building Owner Survey Finds Metal Walls Offer The Best "Value For Price"
In a recent nationwide survey of building owners, metal wall cladding received the highest possible “value for price” score from respondents, who rated metal a perfect 5.0 on a 5-point scale, with 5 being “extremely satisfied” and 1 being “not at all satisfied”.
RSMeans Survey Results
The average cost of metal siding panels remains far lower than the average installed cost of stucco, tilt-up concrete, EIFS (synthetic stucco), and brick, according to new survey data released by RSMeans, a leading construction cost publishing firm that has been compiling such data since 1942.
Rated Higher Than BUR, Modified Bitumen, Single-ply
Metal Roofing Outperforms Other Materials
on Sustainability Issues, According to Owner Study
Building Owners Expect Metal Roofs To Last
A recent survey of building owners shows that those who installed metal roofing expect to get 41.6 years of service from their roofs, while owners who installed single-ply systems and BUR/modified bitumen expect their roofs to last 20.5 years and 23.0 years, respectively
DesignandBuildwithMetal.com Joins TMI
DesignandBuildwithMetal.com, a Web-based news and information service for the metal construction industry, has joined The Metal Initiative, the educational arm of the metal roofing and wall industry, to help promote the benefits of metal construction products and systems to building owners.
Announcement of New TMI Chairperson, Vice Chairperson
Miller Peterson is elected to head The Metal Initiative
Metal: Beyond the Myths
Building owners are beginning to understand metal’s benefits, including low life-cycle costs and appealing designs.
More Curves, Material Options Top List of Trends in Metal Roofing
Rob Haddock, Director of the Metal Roof Advisory Group of Colorado Springs, Colorado, speaks with The Metal Initiative about the increasing popularity in curved metal panels.
Metal Roofs Score Best in Comparative Analysis of Roof Life Expectancy, Life Cycle Costs, Maintenance Outlays
Metal roofs have a significantly longer expected service life than either built-up roofing or single-ply roofs, according to a 2004 study of low slope roofing conducted by Ducker International, a Detroit-based research organization that specializes in construction materials.
New Initiative to Put More Metal in Commercial Market
An industry-wide program designed to increase the use of metal in the commercial construction market is now in progress. Known as The Metal Initiative and themed “It must be metal,” the national educational and promotional plan was introduced at the Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) 2005 Annual Meeting held January 29-31, 2005 in La Jolla, Calif.
Cool Metal Roofing Elevated by EPA ENERGY STAR Amendment
A procedural amendment to the US EPA ENERGY STAR program for roof products has elevated Cool Metal Roofing’s ongoing contribution to energy efficiency.
Cool Metal Roofing Now on Whole Building Design Guide Web Site
The Cool Metal Roofing Coalition announces the posting of the Cool Metal Roofing Resource Page to the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) web site.
Painted Cool Metal Roofing Stays “Young” in Aged Reflectance Study
A comprehensive study on the aged reflectance values for painted metal roofing and other roofing materials completed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition conclusively shows that the solar reflectance and thermal emittance values of painted metal roofing degrade minimally over time.
