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6 articles in Sustainability & Solar.
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Maximizing Energy Efficiency: The Benefits of Metal Roofs
Interlock's reflective aluminum roofing can cut cooling costs by up to 25% by bouncing the sun's heat away instead of absorbing it. Paired with a lifetime warranty, Class A fire rating, and 120 mph wind resistance, it's an energy upgrade that protects your home for decades.
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Investing in a Sustainable Future
A truly sustainable roof does two jobs: it lasts so long it’s rarely replaced, and it helps power the home. Interlock pairs a 95%-recyclable aluminum roof — made largely from recycled stock and installable over your old roof — with solar readiness, for decades of clean energy on a roof that outlives the panels.
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Installing Solar Panels with an Interlock Metal Roofing System
An Interlock metal roof is an ideal base for solar: it lasts 40–70+ years (far longer than a 25–30 year array), so you never remove panels to re-roof. Standing Seam lets panels clamp on with no roof penetrations, the install doesn’t void the warranty, and the reflective surface keeps panels cooler and more efficient.
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A Few Facts About Earth Day
Earth Day began in 1970, sparked by a 1969 oil spill off Santa Barbara, and is now the world’s largest secular observance, marked by more than a billion people. Beyond the history, going green can save real money — and a recyclable, energy-efficient metal roof is one of the most durable green choices a homeowner can make.
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What Does "Solar Friendly" Mean?
“Solar friendly” means a roof is built to work with solar panels — and to outlast them. Interlock qualifies on every count: 95% recycled aluminum, a 40–70+ year lifespan that beats a 25–30 year array, profiles engineered for panel mounting, and the ability to install over your existing roof.
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What Is Cool Roofing?
A “cool roof” reflects the sun’s heat instead of absorbing it, lowering cooling bills and indoor temperatures. Interlock’s energy-efficient Alunar® finish reflects up to 55% of solar energy (reflectance 0.25–0.55) with a high 0.84 thermal emittance — and it works in any color, not just white.
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