Climate change is a bigger issue facing the world than ever before. As homeowners become more aware of their own carbon footprint, they start by looking at how they can live in a more environmentally friendly home. One area of the home where there are increasing sustainable options is the roof.
Cool Roofs | A cool roof is designed to reflect more sunlight than a conventional roof, absorbing less solar energy.
Green Roofs | A green or living roof comprises layers of soil, membranes, and living plant material.
Metal Roofs | Metal roofs can be given a reflective coating to make them a cool roof and can also be made of recycled materials and recyclable.
Solar Roofs | There are many options for solar roofing today: there are solar shingles, integrated solar panels, and interlocking metal solar panels.
Rubber Roofs | This can be shaped into shingles or tiles that mimic the look of cedar or slate shingles. It is very durable and can be made of recycled materials and recyclable.
Clay Tile | These offer a good mix of sustainability and durability and can be coated in reflective materials.
Wood Shakes | Typically made from cedar, these roofs are biodegradable, sustainable, and green.
Slate Roof | These are one of the longest-lasting roof options available, lasting up to 200 years when installed and maintained properly.
Architectural Shingles | These are a built-up laminated version of traditional asphalt shingles. They last longer and can be made to resist things like hail, wind, and algae, making them lower in maintenance than asphalt shingles.
Asphalt Shingles | They can come in light colors to fit the profile of a cool roof, but they are most often used for their low cost.
These are only a small selection of the roofing materials available. Each year, manufacturers offer new roofing material types and improve the ones they already make. As demand rises for newer and more sustainable materials, costs may fall at the same rate.
Interested in upgrading your roof to something more sustainable?
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