What Does Green Mean for Commercial Roofing?

One concept that has been steadfastly growing these past few years is green roofing. It provides an effective means to preserve energy, save money and protect the environment at the same time. Unlike conventional commercial roof systems, green roofs don't absorb heat from the sun- they reflect it. Conventional roof systems absorb heat, which causes it to seep into the buildings and cause the air conditioning to run more frequently and use more energy. However, by using green materials you will be able to save thousands of dollars when all is said and done.  

What are Single Ply Materials?
Single Ply is the ultimate in performance and constructed with a flexible plastic material that does not comprise of chlorine or plasticizers. This product is 100 percent recyclable and fully categorized as an eco-friendly product.  Although these roofing membranes are exposed to UV Rays, rain, snow, hail, standing water, chemical pollutants, vast temperature changes, wind, etc., it performs brilliantly 24 hours a day, seven days a week and without resting periods.

Single ply materials contain TPO, thermoplastic polyolefin, which is available in a variety of thickness. It is also flame retardant and highly reflective due to its white color. The fact that it allows the cool air to stay in the building during summer and heat in the winter is another reason for its booming popularity. This characteristic helps keep your energy consumption and bill payment low.

Single ply materials are extremely durable. They are seamed together with hot air, which makes leaks nearly impossible. They are installed in wide sheets, which reduces labor time substantially and improves cost savings. 

Heat absorption
Studies have shown that heat absorbs differently on certain types of roofing materials. For single ply materials, results clearly showed that it absorbed the least amount of heat, thanks to the TPO component. Asphalt, however, absorbed the most heat, which can get pretty hot on an average summer day.

Insulation
When it comes to heat flow, the more insulation you have the better. It traps the heat inside during the winter and keeps the cold in during the summer. It is a crucial component to every roofing material and can afford you extreme cost savings if done properly.

Tax benefits
In an effort to help push people towards a more environmentally friendly world, the tax benefits are likely. The government wants to help people be more sustainable, and giving incentives is the best way to do it.