A guide to creating More Energy Efficient Green Roofing
1. Keep your roof cooler with reflective granule technology. There are few companies that we offer with this technology. From our experience Owens Corning does a great job in this category.
2. A roof that is well ventilated and insulated roof is a healthy and efficient roof. Ventilation is one of the most important aspects of your home. You need to be sure that the warm air can escape in order reduce the risk of condensation and energy loss from excessive heat in your roof.
3. Materials that are sustainable and made of recyclable materials. There are now recycled roofing options with top of line performance available.
4. Solar roof venting can add even more efficiency to your roof. By adding a fan powered by the sun to extract 2 to 5 times the amount of heat compared to standard roof vents, Solar Roofing venting is considered both one of the greenest and more efficient options on the market today.
The ENERGY STAR program is a joint venture of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy. It was established to help consumers save money and protect the environment by promoting the use and sale of energy-efficient products and practices.
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According to the ENERGY STAR’s official website, the program helped Americans save enough energy in 2009 to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equal to those from 30 million cars, while saving nearly $17 billion on their utility bills.
Most homeowners would be stunned to discover that their homes can be bigger polluters than their cars, causing up to twice the amount of greenhouse gas emissions! Plus, heating and cooling cost the average homeowner more than $1000 per year. That’s nearly half the home’s total energy bill. (Source: www.energystar.gov)
Now homeowners have an eco-friendly alternative for both new home construction and renovation.
