Earth-Friendly Roofing Products
Earth-friendly, "green" alternatives are appearing everywhere, in every aspect of our lives and roofing is no exception. There's a growing variety of materials and treatments for creating an ecologically sound roof. Green roofing has the added advantage of durability, good looks and reasonable maintenance, while providing huge reduction is energy costs. There are already many new green offerings and techniques joining the traditional materials that have been green all along.
Green Roofing
Green building is becoming the rule, rather than the exception. More and more building requirement changes are being legislated at various government levels. As the awareness of green buildings increases, green roofing is becoming a vital component for a sustainable and healthier future.
Conserve Energy:
- Extends life of roof system
- Reduces urban heat island effect
- Reduces cooling and heating costs
- Reduces health care costs
Water:
- Aids in purification of storm water
- Reduces combined sewer overflows
- Reduces urban flooding
- Reduces waterborne diseases
Air:
- Reduces overall city temperature (urban heat island effect)
- Reduces Nitrogen oxides Affects climate change (Absorbs carbon dioxide/CO2
- Absorbs particulate matter from automobiles
Add Beauty:
- Increases plant life
- Covers roofs with greenery
- Attracts wildlife (birds and butterflies)
- Improves Views
Please contact Farrell Roofing to discuss green alternatives for your roofing project.


