Just a few of the way that it helps our environment are….
- Unlike traditional shingles has a very small impact on our carbon footprint.
- Special resin-based finishes (like Kynar 500) can help reflect radiant heat .
- Can cut up to 20% of household energy cost.
- Attic temperatures as well can be cut down by up to 34%.
- Since it takes less time to cool and keeps the heat in your house down it can extend the life of your air conditioner.
- The low weight of the materials allows for less costly transportation fees, easier installation over your existing roofing, and can also extend the life of a building.
- If you ever need to replace a metal roof it can eliminate the need for landfill disposal since metal roofing is 100% recyclable.
- With warranties up to 40 years, it can outlast shingles.
SOURCE: https://www.classicmetalroofingsystems.com/about-metal-roofing/environmentally-friendly-roof/
