Gator Metal Roofing Claims 40% Energy Savings With Roof-Window Combo

Gator Metal Roofing is selling a package that pairs its Elite Series Standing Seam metal roof with HeatShield 5000 replacement windows, claiming homeowners in North and South Carolina can cut energy and maintenance bills by up to 40%. The company, based in Garner, N.C., has been installing metal roofing and vinyl windows since 1994.

The window specs are specific: a U-Factor between 0.15 and 0.22, a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.20 to 0.28, dual Low-E coatings, and argon gas fill. Those numbers put the windows near the top of Energy Star's most efficient tier. The metal roof, according to the company, reflects heat rather than storing it, so the house cools faster after sunset. Maintenance amounts to a yearly rinse, and there are no exposed fasteners to leak.

"Our products are backed by a lifetime warranty," said Brian Moscarelli, the general manager. The current offer is $2,000 off a new roof and a free window with the purchase of three. Double-hung windows are the most popular choice among Carolina homeowners for ventilation, the company said; garden windows are gaining traction in kitchens and living rooms.

Gator Metal Roofing operates across both Carolina states and handles roofing, window replacement, and patio doors. The company does not disclose its revenue or number of installations.