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Five Ideas for an Environmentally Friendly Roof

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NATIONAL REPORT—There are many roofing materials on the market today that can give a house (or B&B or inn) that new home look that will make it stand out from the rest of the other houses in the neighborhood. However, there are environmentally conscious homeowners today that are interested in adapting to an eco-friendly lifestyle. Many households in the United States focus on recycling, using low-energy appliances, utilizing water-saving systems, and even opt for environmentally friendly roof designs.

There are five roofing alternatives that are not harmful to the environment and that can still make a home look as good as new. To learn more, click this URL for the most up-to-date roofing materials. As a homeowner, deciding on the best roof material is important for your budget and the desired functionality you want your new roof to have when it gets installed.

Wood Shingles

Wooden roofs have been known to be durable, and when the material’s lifecycle comes to an end, the wooden shingles can even be recycled and reused. Homeowners can choose a reclaimed wooden roof that will extend the life cycle of the shingle. Maintenance for wooden roofs includes debris removal, cleaning algae and moss, and adding wood preservative solution to add a protective layer over the wood.

Metal Roofs

Metal also makes an excellent roofing material that is made from tin, zinc, aluminum, and galvanized steel. Metal roofs can last a long time, usually from 40 to 70 years, depending on the metal type and the elements they are exposed to. These roofs can sustain wind gusts up to 140mph, are impact resistant, and do not corrode or crack easily which make them ideal for hurricanes and tornadoes.

Clay Tiles

Clay tiles are often seen in desert climates because of their ability to absorb heat and are also very long-lasting. The tiles create air insulation against both heat and cold temperatures, which can drive down electricity costs. In addition, clay tile roofs can last for years when installed and maintained properly, and color options are usually red and brown. For added benefit, clay tiles are resistant to mold, fungus, and bacterial growth.

Slate Tiles

Slate has been known as the highest quality and longest-lasting roof on the market in the home improvement industry. When considering slate as an option for your roofing material, it will usually be more expensive, more difficult to install, and have some fragility. Slate may not be for every house, but there are some benefits of using slate, such as its ability to be fire resistant and mold resistant. Its low water absorption also makes it very resistant to damage caused by frost and breakage due to freezing temperatures.

Cool Roofs

“Cool roofs” are made of a mixture of white glue and white gravel that is designed to reflect the rays from the sun which reduces the amount of heat that penetrates a house. Cool roofs can be installed during roof replacement or by retrofitting existing shingles using a cool roof coating. The silicone, acrylic, and polymer paints typically contain resistant materials and can be applied to the roof surfaces post-installation.

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