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Posted by nicky_2006 (My Page) on

Fri, Apr 4, 08 at 14:19

Looking to replace our asphalt roof with a greener material.
So,have read about metal roofs,but found a product on the HGTV Pro website...Armorliteroofing.com. Seems it's a GE developed polymer material. Seems to be rather new, and installed mainly in California now. Anyone out there have this material or know of anyone who's used it? Ok, a polymer doesn't seem so green to me. Thanks for any info on this material.

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Posted by handymac (My Page) on
Sun, Apr 6, 08 at 19:02

Clay roofing tiles is as green as you can get without using thatch.

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Posted by nicky_2006 (My Page) on
Mon, Apr 7, 08 at 11:07

Have seen thatch overseas,it's neat. Guess roofing products aren't as advanced as I'd like them to be. Did post same question over in another forum, added to it because we have copper gutters. Thinking of metal roofing, but because of galvanic corrosion (thanks,mike13) that probably won't work. Still searching for a better product,green as I can get it.

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Posted by bornaroofer (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 10, 08 at 19:57

If your roofs flat a membrane roof thats white or has a reflective coating meets energy star req.
For a sloped roof metal would be good choice it has a long life cycle and is recyclable.

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Posted by knittingqueen (My Page) on
Thu, Jan 29, 09 at 17:11

Have you looked into recycled roofing materials. Some roofing companies may be more familiar with that then others.

I would check to see if your roofer is aware of how to install before using though.

Here is a link that might be useful: green roofing companies

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Posted by ecohomeowner (My Page) on
Thu, Jun 25, 09 at 14:35

we just used an armorlite roof on our remodel and we LOVE IT!!! it was the perfect fit for what we were doing, and probably the most eco friendly roof out there. it is made with recycled material and fully recyclable. the best thing so far besides being able to walk on it to clean our upstairs windows is that our energy bills for the last three months is almost half of what it was last year, and the attic(game room) is much much cooler. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!

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Posted by tinnku_jesy (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 22, 10 at 1:54

That was really a great decision. I too have beautifully roofed my house through the roofing service hired from a good roofing company.

Here is a link that might be useful: Roofing Company

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