The Interlock Blog
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Is It Cheaper to Put a Metal Roof or Shingles?
Asphalt shingles are cheaper to install today; a metal roof is cheaper to own. Shingles run roughly $120–$400 per square and last 15–20 years, so you replace them 2–3 times over the 50+ years one Interlock aluminum roof lasts — before counting energy savings and avoided repairs.
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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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Clay or Concrete Tile Roof Problems
Clay and concrete tile roofs are beautiful and long-lasting, but they crack, slide, and chip, grow moss and stains, and sit on underlayment that fails decades before the tiles — a repair that means removing the entire roof. They’re also very heavy. An aluminum Mediterranean Tile gives the look at ~96% less weight.
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What Is Drip Edge and Why It's Important for Your Metal Roof
A drip edge is a metal flashing installed along the edges of a roof that directs runoff away from the fascia and into the gutters, instead of letting it wick back and rot the wood. On a metal roof it also helps lock the panel edges down against wind uplift and seals out water at the seams.
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