Roofing materials / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...roofing materials and defensible space are also critical considerations. Choosing the right roof for your project The choice between a vented and an unvented roof depends on a number of factors, including your climate, budget, and the architectural complexity of your home. For a new home build in a cold climate with a...

...materials offer the look of slate with less weight and maintenance, and are an excellent choice among the many types of roofing materials available. Salvaged natural slate has significant resale value, which can help offset the cost of a new roof. Hiring a tile roofing specialist Due to the unique challenges and hig...

...materials are not the only factors which affect in-service heat flow through building enclosures. For example, the exterior colour [i.e. solar reflectance] of the surface of an assembly can have a significant impact on the surface temperature, which in turn can impact the amount and direction of heat flow. For example,...

...roofing material for a single installation, but its short lifespan will make it the most expensive choice over the life of a home.  2. Metal roofs: Metal roofing © Ecohome While the extraction and rendering of metal roofing has a high-embodied energy, it will probably last your lifetime, and at the end of its life it...