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Consider recyclable roofing materials

Tags: Add a floor above, Kitchen or bath addition, New construction, Gable or eave end add-on, roofs, Clay Roofing Tiles, cold, dry, hot_humid, marine, Metal Shingles, mixed_humid

Roofing eventually wears out, so why not chose a material that can be recycled?
Some roofing materials have long life spans, but many others must be replaced every 20 or 30 years. Given this inevitability, using recyclable materials, such as metal, may be preferable. In flat roof installations, roof insulation may need to be replaced along with the roofing. Installations that allow for reuse of the insulation should be considered first, followed by those that use recyclable insulation, such as expanded polystyrene. However, if a choice must be made, very durable materials are still preferable to those that can be recycled.

Green Points

LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify. : 1/2 point for using roofing containing recycled content (MR 2).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions. /ICC-700: 3 points for using reclaimed or salvaged materials (603.2); up to 12 points for recycled content material in two major building components (604.1).