Roofing Materials and Products

Today's builders can adopt old-world construction techniques in roofing that keep the home cooler in summer and warmer in winter at no additional cost. The roofing materials and products category offers ideas for slate, clay, eco-safe tile copper roofs -- and yes... the green roofs which seem to be sprouting up across the country. Designed to curb air pollution, decrease energy expenses and reduce storm runoff, these environmentally friendly roofs are adding a decidedly earthly element to skylines everywhere. No matter what the choice in these eco-friendly roofs, it means a savings of money and energy. And less energy consumption means less fossil fuels are consumed and fewer pollutants are released. With a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases we can all breathe better and longer.

GREEN ROOFING Keeping Cool Topside by EcoMall Ecomall discusses the Benefits of Green Roofing. Today's builders can adopt these old-world construction techniques to build houses that stay cooler in hot weather, often at no additional cost, using available materials and methods. Doing so helps reduce the energy needed... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Are Green Roofing Materials Durable for the Long Term? Article from LuxuryhousingTrends.com LuxuryHousingTrends.com has a great article on Green Roofing Materials. The roofing industry offers an array of environmentally friendly "green" choices. If you're wondering how durable they are compared to traditional products on the market, green roofing materials that... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Authentic Roof Engineered using the most advanced technology in material development and manufactured from a proprietary fire rated ACE Compound, Authentic Roof is the only synthetic roofing slate of its kind. It's base – ACE Compound, is an extremely durable impact resistant and heat... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
BuildingGreen Green and Environmentally Friendly Roofing Products and Articles BuildingGreen.com has many green and environmentally friendly roofing products and informative articles. Environmentally friendly roofing products such as Shingles, Tiles, Fluid applied Roofing, Components, Planting Media, Green Roof Plants, Green Roof Systems,... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Copper Roofing Shingles From Paradigm, Inc. Bennington Copper. Shingles exceed all possible expectations, for beauty, durability and affordability in a premium roofing product. These classic, solid copper roof shingles are the best buy in the roofing industry because any professional roofer can install them.... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Environmental Liquid Membrane Roofing System The Environmental Liquid Membrane System® is revolutionizing the industrial / commercial roofing market with agricultural oil based polymers that outperform petroleum based products. Environmentally Friendly - high biobased content products > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Green Roof Resources from Greenroofplants.com GreenRoofplants.com provides resources and information for all things that have to do with green roofs. Green Roof Businesses, Green Roof Installers, Green Roof Design / Build Firms, Roofing Manufacturers that Provide Green Roof Systems, Manufacturers & Suppliers of... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
Green Roofs - Information about Green Roofs, Benefits, Water Runnoff, Cost Green Roofs - Information about Green Roofs, Benefits, Water Runnoff, Cost from epa.gov. Another alternative to traditional roofing materials is a rooftop garden, or "green roof." On hot summer days, the surface temperature of a vegetated rooftop can be cooler than the air... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
GreenRoofs.com - Articles, Information, Ideas, Projects, Research Our Goal is to inform, promote and inspire the earth friendly technology of organic greenroof architecture through the interchange of ideas, projects, news, travel, research, organization and government updates, marketing opportunities & exclusive features via our website. ... > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom
What Should I Put On My Roof? Green Guide discusses... Which is more environmentally friendly after installation, (i) metal "painted" roof, or (ii) asphalt shingles? > More information (0/5) Rating 0 Comments Hot Tag This Add to My Showroom