February 10, 2012   1-877-631-2845

Sustainable Modern Roofing Options

Solar shingles

The roofing industry is evolving in the face of a number of sustainability issues. One issue is the nature of roofing materials themselves, the most common of which is asphalt, a product that relies on fossil fuels. Another issue is the idea that roofing can be a great source to cut down on an energy bill, simply by improving the insulation capacity of a home as a whole. Yet another aspect of this of course is integrating a roof with technological innovations that allow a homeowner to incorporate … [Read more...]

7 Impressive Green Roofs Around the World

fukuoka green roof

Green roofing has been a major strategy in pollution absorption, stormwater management, and general air quality improvement in urban areas. Green roofs have provided heat retention and general energy efficiency in all kinds of settings, as well. Other than these practical benefits, green roofs also add visually to urban settings, and generally work contrary to the idea that cities stand in opposition to the natural world. The irony of course is that city living is becoming one of the most eco-friendly … [Read more...]

Green Roofing in Singapore

Singapore Green Roof

Today's guest post is from online writer Mary Fineday, who recently took a trip to Singapore, a country that recently hosted the 2010 International Skyrise Greenery Conference.  While there, Mary was struck by some amazing architecture that may mark a standard feature to the cities of the future.  Mary tells us all about it here in this exclusive post ... *** I recently spent a gorgeous week in Singapore, staying at a beach-side resort and taking the city's amazing public transit north to explore … [Read more...]