Why Ventilate?

By George G. Allaster Over the years, I have been asked that question a thousand and one times! WHY VENTILATE? I think because you cannot see air, but you can feel air, that homeowners do not understand the damage air can cause to the roof structure and insulation. Let’s discuss AIR. AIR is a jello. It supports […]

Cool Roofing.

According to the Cool Metal Roofing Coalition, metal roofing offers tremendous advantages in energy performance.  CMRC literature states that buildings consume one-third of all energy and two-thirds of all electricity generated. Cool roofs can help reduce energy consumption by lowering cooling loads, and the coatings and finishes available today qualify metal as a recognized cool […]

Win MetalCon Cash!

Marco is giving away $50 every hour during MetalCon! How can you get your share of the cash? It’s easy. Come see us at the Marco booth (1527) as soon as you get to the show. The earlier you come by the booth, the better your odds to win! In the booth, we’ll give you […]

Fighting Urban Heat Islands.

The urban heat island effect plagues big cities coast to coast. Metal roofing is an effective tool to fight this urban warming. The Cool Metal Roofing Coalition has this to say about the subject: About half of the North American population lives in urban areas. The prevalent use of energy-absorbing, dark building materials and dark […]

The Texas Roofing Conference. What’s On Your To-Do List After Work?

Marco Industries will be at the 44th annual Roofing Contractors Association of Texas Conference September 19th. Swing by booth 409 and say hi to Barry Broxterman, Craig Barker, Jose Castro, and Gary DeMarco. While you’re there, check out the superior metal roof ventilation and other solutions in the Marco Weather-Tite™ System. While Marco should be on […]