While choosing roofing materials, the priorities in earlier times were durability, affordability and aesthetics. Today you need to add one more dimension and that is eco-friendliness. To enquire about the various roofing options including colorbond, metal or tiled roofing for your house build or renovation – ask for more information or a quote for a new roof with First Class Roofing. They are experts at all types of roofing refurbishments or repairs – or even new roofing jobs.
Green roofs are the latest trend in the roofing industry. This roof is covered with greenery, consisting of either decorative plants, or vegetable and fruit plants. This keeps the air fresh in surrounding areas and cools the temperature inside the building. These roofs are known as living roofs. They are high maintenance and require extensive monitoring and care to ensure that the plants survive harsh weather and climate change. They do put a higher load on the building and there is potential for leakage and structural damage if you’re not careful. Installing these roofs can be expensive and time-consuming but in the long run, they are one of the best options.
Metal roofs have been in use for centuries, but today they are manufactured using environmentally-sustainable processes. They are highly durable, fire and corrosion resistant, and recyclable, and they can be coated with reflective paints to reduce UV ray damage and lower your energy bills. You can select material that has been recycled. Corrugated sheet metal roofs are another good option as they are low maintenance and don’t allow water-pooling.
Recycled or re-purposed clay tiles and shingles are a great option. These materials are highly durable and can last for centuries with some maintenance. You can paint or coat them in lighter hues for better results.
EDPM or rubber roofing is another great option. It is manufactured from recycled rubber tires or other goods and is blended with materials such as slate or concrete to give it additional strength and texture. It is available in different colors and is highly durable and aesthetically appealing. Some roofing materials are made from recycled plastic bags, food and beverage industry waste. Polymers and recycled tires are other sources for environmentally-friendly roofing.
Solar roofing is one of the most common approaches to eco-friendly roofing. You can cover the entire roof with photovoltaic panels or solar shingles that convert UV rays into energy that can be used to control temperature, for cooking and lighting and any other process that requires electricity in the house. Excess power generated can be sold to the general grid and you can make this roof a financially viable investment.
Manufacturing materials such as asphalt has become more eco-friendly by changing the process to create asphalt rolls instead of shingles, though these roofs are high-maintenance and may need frequent replacement.
Using natural materials such as grass, straw or reeds to create thatched roofs is a new trend. It creates roofs that are 100% biodegradable and non-polluting. Manufacturing is non-polluting and the resources are renewable.
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