Comments on: ROOFING: Grass roof?? Here are more practical eco-friendly roof materials!

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Mon, 12 May 2008 19:30:52 +0000

[...] list at Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, under the Green Directory tab. You can also read an article on this subject that explores practical options. Or, click here for even more technical [...]

By: Tim, Twin Peaks, CA

Tim, Twin Peaks, CA — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:11:41 +0000

Synthetic slate mfg. from 100% recycled material TPO is a great lightweight alternative to slate or the fiber reinforced synthetics. Authentic Roof by Crowe Building Products has been around 20 years, and there is not a single claim against them. Check out the hammer test at http://www.arrowheadroofingsolutions.com

By: Nathan, Athens, TN

Nathan, Athens, TN — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 16:23:16 +0000

In my opinion metal shingles are the best way to go.

By: Pete B

Pete B — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:04:31 +0000

Green roofs in urban locations are imperative if we are to reduce urban heat island effects. Google it and find out how damaging this is to the environment.

‘Extensive’ and ‘intensive’ green roofs are used to provide greater thermal mass to buildings, thus keeping them cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter; this reduces a building’s energy costs. THAT’S the reason to have a green roof!

By: Kate (Eureka, CA)

Kate (Eureka, CA) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:19:27 +0000

The “green roof” is not meant to be a lawn on your roof–that would be the opposite of eco-groovy! Green roofing uses low-maintenance native and drought-resistant plants and grasses, which are selected based on your geographic location. Green roofs can be a great negative-impact roofing choice so long as people take the time to research them and make appropriate materials decisions. The last thing we need is more area covered with high-maintenance lawns!