Pence and Sons Roofing and Remodeling
Danville, Ky 40422 (859) 319-2776Pence and Sons Roofing and Remodeling does its part in the conservation of the earth today. By "going green" we strive to protect our environment for generation to come.
So, what can you personally do to make your roof green?
--Use engineered lumber for framing (engineered wood is made from wood fibers bound with adhesives, resulting in less wood waste than solid-sawn lumber).
--Use low or no formaldehyde strand board.
--Use recycled newsprint or recycled newsprint and agricultural fibers for roof decking to eliminate waste.
--Try Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for building a roof. This reduces the amount of framing lumber and cuts energy losses.
--Roofing felt made from recycled paper products reduces landfill and saves on the demand for natural resources.
--Metal roofing from recycled steel or aluminum utilizes wastes and saves energy, and the durability reduces replacement and maintenance costs.
--Shingles made from recycled materials such as sawdust, cement, recycled rubber etc. puts waste to good use and provides lasting performance.
--Other green roofing suggestions include the concept of using the roof as more than protection against the elements. A day-lighting system can bring additional light into your rooms and of course solar panels to utilize active and passive solar systems.
As you can see, there are many options if you want to employ green roofing materials. When planning to remodel or build using ecological guidelines you will want to keep the four sustainability guidelines in mind (durability, materials, energy consumption and reuse/recycling).