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Select Metal and Asphalt Roofing Products Qualify for the Federal $1,500 Tax Credit.

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Metal roofs with appropriate pigmented coatings and asphalt roofs with appropriate cooling granules that also meet ENERGY STAR requirements are eligible. The roofs that are eligible are reflective roofs. Roof coatings are NOT eligible for the tax credit. Keep visiting PlatinumPatio.com for blog posts, advertisements, and listings of available products that qualify.

Tax Credit Recap:

The credit is 30% of cost of materials only and does not include installation/ labor cost, up to $1,500.

Credit expires December 31, 2010.

Products must be installed for existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify.

For more Energy Star info click the link below:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

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