The construction industry has not gotten the "front page" headlines of industries such as auto and power plants, but never the less, has a substantial effect on the environment. Green is all the rage in this day of environmental consciousness. It has inundated in our countrys policies, businesses, lifestyles, & building's. Green roofing encompasses so much more than one might initially consider. Below are just a few facts highlighting how building green can help the environment.
Conserve Energy Roofs today have A "Green Factor". This measures their ability to help maintain the temperature of the building they cover.
Produce Energy Solar panel system's can be placed on top of roofs. these panels capture energy from our sun that would go wasted and morphs this into useable energy to power buildings.
Clean Air Roofs A growing trend is roofs composed of plant materials. Though these roof types must be seriously considered because of their weight load and water requirements, they can be ideal in certain situations. These roofs are made of primarily natural products & plant materials.
Eco Friendly Roofing Materials More & more roofing materials are becoming environmentally friendly to produce and to dispose of once the life of the roof has been extinguished. For example, the metal roof has qualities that make it a very good choice when considering the environment. Metal roofs often last 50 to 100 years. That is decades of no impact of our landfills. Also, the metal materials are elegible for salvaging once the roof has expired, providing the owner A final dollar in pocket.
Other Benefits of Building Green
Reduced environmental impact of building
Economic benefits through improved bottom line
Reduced energy costs
Reduced water bills
Life cycle cost improvements
Increased property value
Health and safety benefits
Improved productivity
Reduced absenteeism
Enhanced comfort and health
Community benefits through reduced strain on infrastructure
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