FAQs

SOME IMPORTANT BUILDING FACTS YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW
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Q: How do I determine the best roofing material for my building project?

A: There are many factors to consider in choosing a roofing material for your building, among which are geography, climate, insulating properties, resistance to the natural elements and even fire.

You will need to factor for instance, whether or not the area is near the sea where it will continually be exposed to corrosive effects of salt water; the frequency of weather disturbances like typhoons and torrential rains; the average temperatures and wind conditions and lots more.

Also, in addition to the above considerations, cost of material is equally important.

While corrugated galvanized iron roofs are the practical alternatives, it is important to remember that it may save you even more in the long term to opt for quality roofing materials with good insulating properties like the GSI Mediterranean- style Clay Roof Tiles.

For projects that require added aesthetic value, you can opt for IKO asphalt & bitumen–based shingles that not only offer good insulation and fire retardant properties but also provide a charming touch of European or American aesthetics.

In the final analysis, it will have to depend on your building needs and your budget.

At CMI, we’ll be glad to help you determine just that.

Q: What are the advantages of using factory pre-finished hardwood flooring?

A: Wood is an excellent material to use for flooring. Aesthetically warm and elegant, they increase the value of your home.

CMI Factory Pre-finished Hardwood floorings have the following advantages:

They have good acoustic and temperature insulating properties and, with proper care, they can last anywhere from 80-100 years!
They are also easy to install, saving you time and messy installation work.
They produce a solid, structurally sound floor that can be sanded and refinished multiple times if needed.
They are environmentally safe and do not contain chemical substances that may cause allergies.

Q: What are vinyl soffits and sidings and what are their benefits?

A: Vinyl Soffits are the panels that you see on the underside of eaves, roof overhangs and porch ceilings that cover the rafter bottoms while Vinyl Sidings are the exterior wall cladding that you generally see in a building facade or outside walls of a building frame. They are commonly used in traditional country homes in the US and Europe.

Gentek Vinyl Soffits and Siding Systems are are durable alternatives to traditional wooden systems that warp, bend or break over time, especially when exposed naked to the elements.

Vinyl offers an added degree of protection in both cold and warm weather while requiring less maintenance as they do not fade, chip nor crack. They also feature detailed grain textures that excellently mimic their wooden counterparts.

They also come in a variety of colors and textures that will certainly attract admiring glances season after season.