People have become much more conscious of green roofing in recent years. You can make your home more eco-friendly with a light-colored roof that reflects more light, by using reclaimed materials as roofing, or simply choosing a roofing shingles that are recyclable.
The most popular roofing material, asphalt shingles, is highly recyclable. You can also find asphalt shingles that contain up to 20% recycled content, and recycle them again when you replace the roof.
Recyclable Roofing Materials
If the time has come for re-roofing, you are probably wondering about how to dispose of old roofing and whether the debris can be recycled. Thankfully, there are many scrap yards and recycling centers in the Baltimore area that will accept roofing materials.
- Asphalt shingle roofing
- Wood shake roofing
- Metal roofing
What Gets Made with Recycled Asphalt Shingles?
Several studies have found that asphalt is the most recycled material in the U.S. Not only do shingles get recycled, but construction companies can reuse asphalt that gets torn up from roads. When you recycle your asphalt roof, here’s what becomes of it:
- Asphalt pavement: Roads get paved with a mix of gravel, sand, and asphalt. The recycled content lowers the cost of materials for taxpayers and reduces the environmental impact of development.
- Pothole patching: Asphalt also makes a good filler material for paving holes in roads.
- More shingles: New roofing can be made partially with recycled asphalt without sacrificing strength or durability.
How to Recycle Roofing Shingles
Park Heights Roofing recycles plenty of the debris created in the roofing replacement process. We can advise you about your options for going green and recycling the maximum amount of materials when you install a new roof.
While removing the roof, the shingles need to get separated from the underlayment and any other debris that may be mixed in. Nails and certain other small objects can be ignored, as the recycling plant has machinery to take care of that.
Eco-Friendly Roofing in Baltimore
Your next roof can be even greener. With a wide variety of options for energy-efficient roofing, you can do the environmentally friendly thing while getting the look you want for your Baltimore home.
Park Heights Roofing installs eco-friendly products such as solar reflective shingles, wood roofs fro responsible sources, and other materials that meet Energy Star standards and Cool Roof Rating Council guidelines.
If your roof has been damaged by weather or aging, a roof replacement can protect you from water damage and significantly improve your curb appeal.
Contact us to discuss recycled, recyclable, and eco-friendly roof replacement in the Baltimore area.