Roofing / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...roofing contractor install BIPV, or do you need a specialist? While modern solar shingles utilize simplified plug-and-play wiring, this is not a project for a standard roofing crew working alone. BIPV roofing requires an experienced team for a proper installation.  The physical panels must be laid down to ensure a comp...

...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 high stakes, hiring a tile roofing specialist or slate expert is always the wisest course of action for any repair or signi...

...roofing is a premium choice known for its exceptional longevity, weather resistance, and energy efficiency. It has a singular advantage over most other options in having far fewer joints or cracks through which water can blow or leak through than, lets say, a cedar shake or asphalt shingle roofing tile. So, for those o...

The definitive guide to cleaning and preserving cedar roofs To maintain the unique beauty and longevity of a cedar shake roof, it is essential to have a definitive guide for cleaning and preservation that protects this premium, natural material. Unlike mass-produced roofing, cedar shakes and shingles require specific c...

...roofing and high-visibility siding applications. No. 2 Grade ('Red Label') This grade allows for some limited defects, such as flat grain, sapwood, and small knots. While still a good choice, especially for siding or secondary roofing, they may not offer the same longevity or uniform aesthetic as No. 1 grade products...

...roofing material from the inside. This is less of an issue with metal roofs and other durable roofing materials, but a big issue with asphalt shingles and can significantly shorten the lifespan of roof coverings. More on the lifespan of metal roofing compared to asphalt shingles and our tips for extending the life of a...

...roofing materials such as asphalt shingles or metal in areas of low solar exposure. An instant advantage with BIPV over existing rooftop solar panels, is that you don’t need to remove roof coverings in order to replace them, since BIPVs themselves offer weather proofing. That alone is a significant improvement over PV ...

...roofing materials.  Further to that,  a shingle roof, metal roof, or any other composite recycled-material roofing product will not turn your lights on, nor will it fill your gas tank for you. That’s where Tesla really delivers. Tesla has equated the cost of their solar shingles to the price of a standard shingled ro...

...roofing is asphalt shingles, and because of their poor durability they may spend only 15 or 20 years on your roof before heading to a landfill. A properly installed green roof has a longer lifespan than asphalt shingles and will absorb and retain a large portion of storm water, which otherwise would end up in sewers ne...

...roofing or asphalt shingles, which is better and cheaper?  Why there is frost in your attic and how to fix it Why roofs need to be ventilated and how to ventilate a roof properly Find which is the best roofing materials here Sign up now for a free Ecohome Membership and reap the benefits!   

What does the R value of insulation mean? The thermal performance of wall assemblies and insulation products has long been characterized using R-value, a metric which describes thermal resistance. While R-value is useful, it doesn’t tell the whole story about heat flow through building enclosures such as walls and roof...