With growing awareness about recycling, energy efficiency and other methods of going “green,” the construction industry has begun to embrace these ideas as well. Roofing contractors are changing methods to both please customers and make a positive impact on the environment. There are newer techniques in energy reduction, both in the building process itself and…
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Selecting the right style of roofing system matters just as much as choosing the right and appropriate materials for a home itself. It is essential when planning to build a new roof or replace one to have a clear understanding and proper guidance to make an informed design choice. During the selection process, it is…
One of the emerging types of housetop covering systems is green roofing. This system isn’t entirely new as centuries ago, Scandinavian houses were built using sod. While many people see it as just another re-emerging trend in housing design, there are actually important benefits to installing green roofing on modern homes. Environmental The use of…
When planning to design or rebuild a roof, choices can be made between metal, asphalt, concrete, and other popular materials. There is one type of material that does not often cross people’s minds and that is “green” roofing. This type of material is probably not thought of because this type of system is not popular…
To address the problem of increasing energy consumption, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) encourages consumers who are planning to have their roofs replaced to use green materials. Many eco-friendly products today are made from materials that have the capacity to reflect the heat of the sun, allowing improved building efficiency, power savings, and…
With so many types of roofing designs to selection choices, finding the right one can be a daunting task. The type of material to be used has a huge impact on a roof’s longevity; therefore, the correct decision has to be made when choosing which type to install. Here’s a list of materials to help…
There are a hundred ways to beautify a garden and give it a natural look. When everything else is picture perfect, one part of the garden that doesn’t blend in easily is the garden shed. The size and the color of the shed can easily ruin a picture perfect garden. So what can be done…
The issue of global warming has everyone questioning whether the phenomenon is actually man-made or just a normal climate fluctuation. No matter the answer to that question; one certainty is that all the media coverage has increased consumer awareness of the environment. One proof of this newfound awareness is the increasing number of families that…