Shingles, Nails, and Beyond

With increasing concerns about the environment, green industrial roofing options are becoming more and more attractive. The popularity of green industrial roofing is partly due to its energy efficiency, longevity, and ability to reduce pollution.

Choose Industrial Roofing Options Made From Recycled Materials

The choices you make about the roofing materials can be a significant factor in creating an environmentally friendly roof. In particular, recycled roofing materials will provide durability while reducing the need to harvest raw materials. Rubber, metal, and asphalt can be the most commonly used recycled roofing materials. While recycled options are environmentally friendly, they still offer exceptional durability. Recycled roofing materials may have the additional benefit of being more affordable than new materials. When a business is on a strict budget for building maintenance, saving on roofing installation costs can be essential.

Use Cool Roofs To Improve The Industrial Building's Energy Efficiency

During the day, your building's roof can absorb large amounts of heat. This heat will radiate into the structure's interior, but a cool roofing design can reduce this heat gain. Cool roofing designs will utilize light colors, reflective materials, and high-quality insulation to minimize heat transfer. As a result of this benefit, the cool roof can reduce air conditioning costs during the spring and summer.

Decide Whether Solar Panels Will Be Installed On The Roof

A business wanting to reduce its environmental impact may install solar panels on the roof. These panels can be a renewable energy source that may meet many of the business's needs. However, solar panels can impact the roofing system. These panels must be anchored to the roof so they will not shift positions or blow away. They can also add weight to the roof, and this may lead to the roof needing its structural supports upgraded. An industrial roofing contractor can examine your roof to determine whether it will require upgrades to accommodate an extensive solar panel system.

Runoff Management Is Critical For Industrial Roofs

The large size of industrial roofs can make runoff management a critical aspect of roofing decisions. Stormwater management strategies can give the business more control over the roof's runoff. These strategies can reduce the risk of flooding or erosion near the base of the building. Additionally, the company can use the runoff for landscaping and reduce the need for sprinklers or other artificial irrigation. An example of this strategy may be controlling runoff into a passive irrigation line that will disperse the water over the lawn or flower beds. 

For more information, contact local commercial roofing contractors.