Sustainable Residential Roofing Materials
Sustainable roofing materials are quickly becoming the industry standard for new home construction.
Sustainable roofing materials are quickly becoming the industry standard for new home construction. And following that trend, customers who need a roof replacement are also requesting more environmentally conscious materials.
Homeowners considering a re-roof project or a tear-off and replacement should consider what type of material they might consider for a more eco-friendly home. Sustainable materials generally reduce energy use and improve indoor comfort and stability. Many of these materials are fabricated from recycled materials or can be recycled upon removal. Others have such a long lifespan that they may never have to be replaced.
Metal Roofing Materials
Metal roofs, including standing seam, metal tile, and metal shingles, are popular thanks to their durability and low maintenance requirements. Metal roofing products can withstand ice, snow, wind, and fire. Because these materials reflect the sun, they can reduce heating and cooling bills. In addition, metal requires virtually no maintenance, and many products come with a 30-year, 50-year, or even a lifetime warranty.
Polymer Composite Roofing Materials
These roofing products are quickly becoming an eco-friendly favorite. Fabricated from a blend of rubber and plastic, homeowners can choose products that mimic the look of slate, asphalt, or shake shingles. These products are lightweight but durable, cost-effective, and recyclable, and some products are fabricated using recycled materials. They resist weather extremes, mold, and rot. Buyers will see these products called synthetic slate, synthetic roof tiles, rubber shingles, or recycled shingles.
“Cool” Roofing Materials
The term “cool roof” is generally used to describe any roofing products that are white or very light in color. Cool roofs reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it back into the home. Typically, this approach uses asphalt shingles, but homeowners can achieve a cool roof using light-colored roofing materials. As a result, customers enjoy significant cost savings during summer, as they need less AC to cool the home.
Eco-Friendly Flat Roofing Materials
If a home has a flat roof, there are several viable eco-friendly choices, including PVC membrane, EPDM membrane, and TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) membrane. Each of these products has high-efficiency ratings and is resistant to weather and other types of damage. For example, PVC membrane is EnergyStar rated and reflects up to 90 percent of the sun’s heat, and most products come with a lifetime warranty in a residential setting.
The best way to determine what roofing material is best is to contact a reliable roofing contractor and discuss available options.
Master Pro Services provides expert roofing repair and replacement in Richmond, Chesterfield, Midlothian, Hopewell, Ashland, Glen Allen, Moseley, Fort Lee, and surrounding areas. Our services encompass all residential and commercial roofing structures, including flat roofs, Dimensional, three-tab, designer shingles, metal roofing, EPDM roof membranes, thermoplastic roof membranes (TPO), as well as windows, gutters, and other roofing components. Financing is available. BBB member. Call us now at (804) 552-5007.
