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  • Soleil Composite Copper FlashingSoleil Composite Copper Flashing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • Soleil composite copper flashing is produced using the manufacturer's Everlam technology, which combines copper with flexible aluminum to create a lightweight, affordable product that is easy to work with, according to the maker. Soleil products include door and window flashings, sheet stock, roof valleys, and roof drip edges. Gutter products will be available in mid-2008.
  • Exterior Products Review
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/23/2008)
  • There is a house in Omaha, Neb., that is unlike any other in the state--perhaps the country. Built under HUD's Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH), this "Concept Home" is loaded with 60 of the best technologies and products home building has to offer and is seen as a model for the future of home construction. The roof the agency chose to use on the house is made from metal.
  • Metal Roofing ProductsMetal Roofing Products
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The manufacturer offers a wide variety of metal roofing products that includes standing-seam or corrugated panels, tiles, and shingles. Weather-resistant, lightweight, and strong, the products come in different gauges and in a wide range of standard and "trend" colors. 800-468-1441.
  • DecraStone-Coated-Steel Roofing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The stone-coated-steel roofing systems use aluminum-zinc-alloy-coated steel, covered with 3M ceramic-coated stone granules, and are sealed with a polymer coating. Styles include tile, villa tile, shake, and shingle. Different colors and color blends are available to complement various home exteriors. 877-463-3272.
  • Allmet Roofing/Metals USAMetal Roofing Material
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The manufacturer's metal-shake product lines have the appearance of wood with all the benefits of metal. The stone-coated product is weather resistant and low maintenance, lightweight—1.3 pounds per foot—and has a Class A fire rating, the company adds. Three lines are available in a variety of colors. 800-265-9357.
  • Follansbee SteelTerne II Metal Roofing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • KlassicKolors pre-painted Terne II metal roofing comes in a wide selection of colors that are designed to last, the company says. The tile's base sheet is coated with a zinc-tin alloy and then painted with solar-reflective coatings so the roofs offer energy-efficient properties. The company fabricates standing-seam and corrugated panels. 800-624-6906.
  • EverlastOMNI Series
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The Everlast II OMNI series features an enhanced primer that provides a thicker, more resistant raw material layer of defense against corrosion while promoting paint adherence, according to the maker. Panels are 38 inches wide and provide 36 inches of coverage. The major ribs are 9 inches apart and have two minor ribs in between them; a stiffener is added to all major ribs, making the panels stronger. 888-399-0059.
  • TamkoMetalWorks Cool Colors Shingles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • MetalWorks Cool Colors shingles promote energy efficiency with high solar reflectance that helps lower energy costs, according to the maker. They are available in a wide range of styles and colors, including StoneCrest slate in Vermont blue, Sierra slate grey, and Sequoia red; StoneCrest tile in Sierra slate grey and Vermont blue; and AstonWood in timber brown, Sequoia red, and canyon copper bronze. 800-641-4691.
  • Millennium TilesStainless Steel Roofing Tiles
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • These stainless steel roofing tiles are made with 70 percent recycled content and weigh less than traditional materials such as asphalt or slate. The corrosion-resistant panels can be produced in their natural finish or in a colored prismatic process—not paint—that will not fade, chip, or discolor, the firm says. Tiles measure 15 inches by 9 inches. 262-723-7778.
  • Met-TileTile Panel Roofing System
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • The company says its metal "tile panel" roofing system offers the beauty of traditional roof shingles without the weight. Tile construction seals out wind and rain and prevents blow-off in strong winds, the company says. It will not rot and is resistant to fire and termites. Each panel measures 3 feet wide and 2 feet to 20 feet long. Ten colors are available. 800-899-0311.

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