green-building-council-metalAccording to the U.S Green Building Council the overall green building market (both non-residential and residential) is likely to more than DOUBLE from today’s $36-49 billion to $96-140 billion by 2013.

The value of green building construction is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2010.

With a greater emphasis on weatherizing homes and buildings, tax credits and overall energy savings, it is a must for building owners to consider the materials they use in their construction projects. Standing seam metal roofing is among the easiest decisions when choosing a suitable roof.  Metal roofing actually has the lowest cost of ownership of any other roof over the lifetime of the product.

Metal Roofing over the Life of the Building offers:

*50-year warranty

*Energy Savings from reflectivity and emissivity

*Tax credits for 2009 and 2010

*LEED Credits

*Low maintenance

*Ability to recycle at end of lifespan