Grant findley of findley roofing and building discusses the options for achieving an eco friendly roof.
Flat roof eco friendly.
Extremely durable long lasting light reflective and fully recyclable metal roofs are a great investment for anyone not just green homeowners.
Standing seam metal roof pros.
You can ramp up the green factor by choosing a metal roof made with recycled content and in a lighter color.
The downside to a wood shake roof is its flammability.
It can last for up to 50 years.
Plus the shingle roof is expensive with prices being comparable to those of a metal roof.
The wood shake roof is made from biodegradable shingles making this type of roofing system natural and eco friendly.
Let s face it when we think about eco friendly roofs we generally think solar panels while this is absolutely spot on there are actually a number of other modern roofing materials that are also far more eco friendly than other options on the market and solar panels don t.
Why epdm is the most eco friendly system for flat roofing and how you can go above and beyond the environmental norm to get the full potential out of your project.
It also requires knowledge.
The old one has served you well but has begun to show signs of failure and the time has come to.
Ethylene propylene diene monomer membranes are particularly suitable for the sort of extreme conditions commonly found in flat roof applications making epdm the most reliable and durable material solution for your flat roof.
Rubber roofing is resistant to storms and other harsh weather conditions.
Extremely eco friendly materials all applied with little energy both government and the international kyoto ecology agreement recommend epdm rubber as best value.
Tips on how to do roofing and eco friendly roofing materials.
More expensive than asphalt shingles though less than copper and slate a standing seam metal roof.
So you ve found yourself looking for a new flat roof.
An eco friendly flat roof.
Whether wood metal or rubber you can choose from a variety of durable and eco friendly roofing materials.