Green Roofing Options
Roofing
Our County is split vertically down the middle in two climate zones. The coastal zone, or western half of Humboldt County falls under zone 1 and the eastern half falls under zone 2.
Currently PG&E is offering rebates of 0.20 cents a square foot of installed “cool roofs” in zone 2 of Humboldt County.
Follow this link for more info.
http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/rebates/remodeling/coolroof/?src=009&dscampaign=ResidentalRebate2010
In our county the most common types of roofing materials installed are Asphalt shingles, cedar shakes and metal sheet roofing.
Tile might be on a small percentage of structures as well. Most of these options don’t make the cut in the green building world.
Synthetic roofing is fast becoming one of the new green options for a roofing material.
Follow the link below to learn more about this approach or look under the Green Roofing vendors sections and contact a dealer to learn more.
Roofing Under-lament Green Options.
Roofing under-lament is an additional layer of rolled tar paper commonly) that is an additional required layer between the structural
roof sheathing and the finished roofing material.
CETCO
www.strongsealroofing,com
Metal Roofing Options
Recycled Plastic Roofing Options
http://www.thesexygreenhome.com/synthetic-roofing-materials.html
Authentic Roof, located in Hamilton, Canada, is the innovator in the
worlds first synthetic slate roofing.
It was first invented in 1988 by James P. Crowe and today it is the only premium roofing product of its kind! This is truly an amazing and stunning roofing material!
http://www.authenticroof.com/about.asp
Eco-Shake based in Wagoner, OK, is one company producing synthetic roofing, their product is comprised of 100% recycled material. Their shingles are made from used vinyl and cellulose fiber and resemble the appearance of traditional cedar shakes.
Majestic Slate Tiles (plastic)
www.premiumroofs.com
NY-Slate
www.nycore.com
NY- Slate is made from 100% recycled post consumer carpet, is a light weight, mold and bacteria-resistant replacement for slate, tile, cedar or asphalt roofing.
The proprietary manufacturing process generates a durable, extruded material that can be cut with standard saws, screwed, nailed, glue and painted. It doesn’t rot or support mold or insects.
According to the manufacture no waste is generated in the process, and the product is recyclable. A 50 years manufacturer’s warranty is offered.
Looking for a green corrugated roofing material? Try Ondura Roofing Ondura Corrugated asphalt roofing is composed of 50% asphalt and 50% cellulose fiber (by weight). The cellulose fiber is 100% post-consumer recycled mixed paper waste. The company has gained recognition from the EPA.
Tallant Industries, Inc.
4994 Ondura Dr,
Fredericksburg, VA
Toll Free 800 777 7663
www.ondura.com
Fluid-Applied Green Roofing Products
Metacrylics
San Jose, Ca.
toll free: 800 660 6950
www.metacrylics.com
Summary: This water based, UV resistant acrylic coating can be applied
to a large number of materials, including tar and gravel and corrugated metals, decks, exterior walls and as a below grade waterproofing agent. Comes in almost 70 different colors and the companies white has received an Energy Star Certified Roofing Product. 10 year limited warranty.
Low VOC Options of Roofing
Sealoflex Waterproofing System
www.sealoflex.com
Wetsuit and Reflex Roof Coating System, made by Neptune Coatings.
www.wetsuitsystem.com
Wood Shingles FSC Certified Shingle Companies
http://www.koenigcedar.com/sidingshingle.html
http://www.greendepot.com/greendepot/product.asp?prod_name=FSC-Certified+Cedar+Shingles&pf_id=FSCCEDAR&dept_id=5350&s_id=0&%22
If you are planning on tearing off an existing asphalt roof please take minute to look over this website.
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/condemo/shingles/