When it’s time to replace the roof on your Wisconsin home or time to choose a roof for new construction, it’s time to consider the impact of your roofing decision on your future energy use. This is your window of opportunity to avoid costly rework and expensive energy. For metal roof and solar panel installation in … Read more
It’s cold…and getting colder outside in northern Wisconsin. Winter is fast approaching and so are the challenges to energy savings in your home. Basically, comfort in your home requires getting heat where it needs to be and at the same time, keeping the cold air out. Here are 7 simple steps to help you stay … Read more
While we love to talk about the environmental benefits of our beautiful metal roofs, we also enjoy sharing other tips for making your northern Wisconsin home more energy efficient and “green”. Here are a few ideas you may want to consider for your home this fall. Have a home energy audit done by an independent … Read more
Proper attic ventilation is critical to a healthy and efficient home. Attic ventilation plays a large role in reducing your summer air conditioning costs by venting heat out of the attic. It also vents out the moisture which migrates from inside the home to the attic. In winter, good ventilation helps to avoid ice dams … Read more
Metal roofs offer many environmental benefits, and summertime maximizes those benefits for your Wisconsin home. Your home’s roof is most vulnerable to the sun’s summer heat. That heat passes through the roof, heats the attic and, in turn, heats the home, increasing air conditioning costs. An Energy Star metal roof, or metal roofs that include … Read more
Your Wisconsin roof and attic systems are at the very center of how well your home handles the summer heat. Here we discuss energy efficiency in detail, and explain the things to consider when trying to minimize your home air conditioning costs. Of course, it goes beyond just cost savings. At American Metal Roofs, we’re … Read more
Switching to a metal roof for your northern Wisconsin home could be a smart choice. Why? A metal roof can close the recycling loop, offer energy efficiency, and invests in the future. A Classic Metal Roof from American Metal Roofs of Northern Wisconsin is the most environmentally friendly roof you can buy. Good for the … Read more
Why yes! Cold and Green do go together here in the north as we prepare our homes and other structures for dropping temperatures with energy efficiency in mind. Here are a few suggestions for making that match: Top off your attic insulation. It tends to settle over the years and, as it settles, its insulation … Read more
We focus on helping consumers reduce their energy consumption through attics that function properly, venting heat and moisture out of the home, and through roofs that are reflective and act as thermal breaks to stop the sun’s heat from transferring into the home. With an attic analysis, we can assess your current situation, and suggest … Read more
Can you believe it? For the most part, “Spring has Sprung” and we couldn’t be more excited! This is the time of year when we get to work with so many homeowners who are tired of the problems of traditional roofing materials and looking for a better choice. While we look at each situation individually, … Read more