Green Roofing Options for Eco-Friendly Homes
Be the trendsetter and transform your home with an environmentally conscious roof for an eco-friendly home.
As environmentally conscious homeowners, we know you want to be green and improve your home’s aesthetics while contributing to the planet’s health. If you live in Raleigh, North Carolina, and East of the Atlantic Coast and are considering upgrading your roof to an eco-friendly home option, we have numerous options that might be right for you and your home. Here are some great options.
Solar Roofing:
Solar roofing has become very popular as homeowners see the potential of bringing solar technology to their homes. You have a few options:
-Solar Panels and Solar shingles are two great options. Most people know about solar panels that go on top of your existing roof and convert sunlight into electricity for your home. Solar shingles are the newest modern approach. They are the most aesthetically pleasing, work, and look like your regular shingles, but they give you the power to generate electricity. They are great to install when you put a new roof on but can also work with your existing shingles.
Cool Roofing:
Opting for Cool Roofing Materials is one of the most effective ways to enhance roofing and sustainability. Cool roofing materials reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat, thus reducing your home’s cooling load and decreasing energy consumption. The California Energy Commission estimates that traditional roofs reach a temperature between 150 and 190 degrees F during summer, while cool roofs register temperatures between 100 to 120 degrees F.
New and existing roofs can benefit from Cool roof technology. Cool roof options include highly reflective paints or coatings, reflective tiles or shingles, or a specially designed sheet covering. Shingle manufacturers are also making asphalt shingles with solar reflectance granules.
Installing a cool roof costs the same or even a bit less than traditional roofing systems, giving homeowners yet another reason for going cool on the top of their house.
Recycled and Recyclable Materials
Wooden Shingles and Shakes
A roof that utilizes wooden shingles and shakes is either a repurposed material or a renewable source. It delivers energy efficiency and other green benefits and can be recycled after its lifecycle expires.
Recycled shingles
Recycled shingles, crafted from recycled plastic, rubber, or wood, offer a rustic charm and natural aesthetic while reducing environmental impact. They are gaining popularity in eastern North Carolina and are sure to turn heads in your neighborhood.
They are all very durable and reduce waste while keeping you eco-friendly. It’s a great option with all the sun in Raleigh, NC, and eastern NC toward the coast during the summer months.
Metal Roofing
Besides looking amazing and improving curb appeal, it is environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable when ready to be replaced long after installation.
Clay Roofing
Clay Roofs are a fantastic option that has created a sustainable environment with a life span of over 100 years. Red tiles suit Spanish Revival homes well and commonly appear in Eastern North Carolina’s hot coastal climates.
We have many options to give you the feeling that you are helping the environment and standing out as a trendsetter in your neighborhood.
StaDry Roofing and Restoration provides complete roofing services, from calculating your drainage usage to waterproofing your roof and installing gutters.
