Types Of Sustainable Roofs

The materials used on the roof can be sustainable easily obtained containing recycled content or easily biodegradable once removed.

Types of sustainable roofs.

The commercial roof itself once installed can be sustainable. Wood shakes are one of the most sustainable choices for re roofing. Shakes and shingles are fairly energy intensive to produce and are only moderately durable much less than slate and clay tile. Natural clay is available in a variety of colors and manufacturers may add tints and glazing to extend the range of color options.

Wood shakes cedar is the most common material for wood roofs. Clay oddly enough one of the most sustainable roofing products is clay tile. They are the most common residential roofing type. The other issue similar to wood shingles is that you want to try to purchase reclaimed tiles.

Wood rubber and plastic. Metal roofs have become increasingly popular over the last few years because they re inexpensive and fairly easy to install. Most of the common eco friendly roofs today are constructed from metal wood clay tiles and recycled shingles which are made from any one of these. When choosing for wood shakes try to opt for the ones without moss inhibitors additives or preservatives.

Of course that assumes the roofing comes from sustainably harvested sources. With the materials used providing a higher quality longer life. Well there are several ways a commercial roof can be sustainable.