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What is green?
Green is a term that we use to describe any action which is environmentally and financially responsible. With the onset of global warming, these green practices are becoming increasingly important. Using innovative roofing products, building owners can reduce their negative impact on the environment and save money on energy bills. In this time of economic and environmental uncertainty, green solutions are a great option.
There are a variety of green roofing options to choose from:
-Insulation - Increased thickness of insulation can help to hold in the conditioned air within the building.
-Reflective Membranes - These membranes increase the reflective qualities of the building and thus reduce the effect of the sun's rays on the internal building temperature.
-Vegitative Roof Systems - These roof systems literally have plants growing on the roof surface. These plants convert carbon dioxide back into oxygen and also protect the waterproofing membrane from the sun's damaging rays.
-Solar Roof Systems - Solar roof systems such as photovoltaic can be installed over a variety of roof membranes and actually convert the sun's rays into electricity which can be used to power the building. |
