Green Roofs: An Overview

Phil's Main Roofing 

26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

We're sure you've heard about ways that you can go green around the home (we even discussed a few earlier this week!) but did you ever think that you could be eco-friendly just by having a certain kind of roof? Well, you can! But we don't mean by choosing one material over another - we mean by actually having a "green" roof, plant life and all!

As described by the EPA, green roofs are those that have a layer of vegetation directly on top. And since they are a place where life can thrive, they offer several environmental benefits to the area around them - not to mention the benefits they can bring to the property owner who has one! Between providing shade to the property, reducing air pollution and aiding in efforts to minimize the effect of global warming alone, green roofs can be one of the greatest influences on your approach to making your home or commercial building more eco-friendly.

So what's in it for you? By having a green roof (so long as your property's structure supports it), you can prolong the lifespan of your roof, reduce the amount of runoff that occurs from stormwater and even improve the health of those inside! Although the costs of having a green roof installed may deter you from the project, it is certainly something to consider if you're looking for new, out of the box ways to work on your green efforts and improve your home or building all around.

Now we want to know - what are your thoughts? Be sure to visit us on our Facebook, Twitter or Google+ page to let us know what you think about going green with a green roof!

Phil's Main Roofing is a fully licensed and insured roofing company serving residential and commercial customers in Connecticut and New York. For more information about the residential and commercial roofing services we offer, visit us on our website or contact us at (203) 838-4545 today.

Ways To Go Green Around The Home This Spring

Phil's Main Roofing 

26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

Although the push to "go green" is ever present all 365 days of the year, April is an especially important month since Earth Day is celebrated on the 22nd. And since the 22nd is just over one week away, now is the perfect time to start incorporating eco-friendly actions into your daily routines if you haven't already!

Check out the below list for five ways that you can go green at home in honor of this monthly observance:

1. Unplug all electronics when they aren't in use. Although turning them off might seem like enough, if they are still connected to an outlet, they are still drawing power. If you would prefer not to unplug larger electronics such as your TV, plug their main cord into a power strip so that you can easily turn the strip off.
2. Address any leaks that you have been putting off getting fixed. While you may not think that an occasional drip from your faucet is a big deal, every occurrence is a waste of water. Then, once you're done fixing leaks that are a result of your plumbing, don't forget to address any leaks coming from your roof! At Phil's Main Roofing, we offer leak detection and repair services that can certainly come in handy.
3. Upgrade major appliances to products that have an Energy Star label. Items like your stove or washing machine are only given this label if they meet certain criteria, so you can rest assured knowing that your home will be much more energy efficient.
4. Avoid doing the wash unless you have a full load of dirty laundry available. Same goes for the dishes - unless your dishwasher is full, wait until you have more utensils and place settings to be cleaned before turning it on.
5. Replace all of your current lightbulbs with CFL ones. Not only do these types of lightbulbs typically last longer, but they also consume much less energy than your standard bulbs (about 75% less, according to Good Housekeeping). 

One last thing...

If you're making any updates to your home in terms of remodeling, such as redoing your roof, don't forget to ask about eco-friendly products and find out if your old roof can be recycled!

Phil's Main Roofing is a fully licensed and insured roofing company serving residential and commercial customers in Connecticut and New York. To schedule an appointment for your FREE estimate, please click here or call (203) 838-4545.