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There are constant innovations in roof technology. Scientists, engineers and industrialists continue to make compounds and designs that would make roofs more cost-effective, environment-friendly and customer friendly.

You may be in the market for a new roof system or an upgraded one. Here’s a rundown of the latest in roof technology.

Green Roof Technology

“Green Roofs” have been constantly on the rise in the last several years. Green roofs were first designed to help homes in urban cities become more environment-friendly. These days, green roofs can be used in any kind of home or building in order to save costs and the environment as well. Most green roof technology today are made of lighter, stronger and more durable materials which are better for the environment overall. New innovations have made them more affordable as well.

Green roof technology covers a wide range of roofing systems. There are green roofs or environment-friendly roofs which make use of solar technology to create an integrated housing system. More recent designs make it easier to install solar panels into your roof, so that you can cut costs on electricity in the long run. Other roofs with solar technology make use of recently invented photovoltaic solar cells, which look similar to the standard roofing shingles.

Most green roofs take the word green literally. Growing different kinds of vegetation, like an herb garden or Zen garden, on a flat or shallow-pit roof, can greatly help the environment. Anything from a basic plant cover to a full-fledged garden can also help in reducing the amount of heat trapped by your roof, creating a cooler environment. The insulation provided by green roofs can lower the need for heating and cooling, which is incredibly cost-effective, and reduce the urban heat island effect, which is great for the environment.

Lastly, some green roofs make use of highly advanced polymer materials that are extraordinarily strong and yet lighter than other roofing types. They are greatly beneficial to the environment because of the material.

Cold Roof Technology

With climate change and heat index rise as significant problems to daily living, many roof developers have been focusing on “Cold Roofs”, which lower the temperature of roofs by several degrees. This roof technology allows households and buildings to combat the intense summer heat.

In the past, lowering temperature in roofs were done through white roofs and green roofs. White roofs are generally better than darker-colored roofs because they absorb less sunlight. But white roofs still raise the room temperature by several degrees. In comparison, cold roof technology is more effective.

Most cold roofs are reflective roofs specifically designed to reduce heat gain. These systems make use of solar reflectivity and thermal emissivity to remain cool. This means that these roofs are better at reflecting the harmful UV rays of the sun, and they can easily expel any trapped heat from the roofing system.

Cold roof technology can also come in the form of an additional roof coating that can absorb less sunlight and even make the roof colder than the surrounding air. Some cold roof technology also make use of coated polymer stacks, and of modified roof sheet membranes.

Other roof coatings are also designed with special chemicals to prevent mold or algae growth.

Installing New Roof Technology

If you’re interested in new roof technology, it’s important that you consult a professional before installing materials. Different kinds of green roof or cold roof technology can suit different roof slopes, housing environments and so on. Asking a professional can also help you weigh the cost and energy savings more accurately.

Help save the environment and your savings by being smart about new roof technology.

Written by Enrich Construction, the best service for roofing in Columbia, MO.