White Roof = Green Roof
Is your roof going to waste? Is it just sitting there, covered in TV antennas, leaves and old footballs? It doesn’t have to be. You can alter your roof to aid the environment. Why settle for a roof that just covers your living space? Make your roof a dynamic part of your New Hanover home. Here are four ways.
1.Skylights Skylights are a great way to reduce your New Hanover electric bills. Installing skylights or solar tubes in your roof, can help you save money. It will decrease your need for electric lighting during the day. It will also bring in natural light which is good for your mental health.
2.Paint Your Roof White By painting your roof white, you can deflect light and heat away from your roof. Not only will it help you cool your New Hanover home, it will also help control climate change. According to the physicist, Hashem Akbari, a 1,000 sq-ft roof, painted white, can offset 10 metric tons of CO2.
3.Plant a Rooftop Garden Putting a garden on your New Hanover rooftop is a great way reduce urban heat islands. Did you know that it can also reduce the temperature of the garden-topped building by up to 15 degrees? Growing plants and trees in the city can also contribute to the overall air quality by eliminating carbon dioxide. That’s great news for all us oxygen-breathers.
4.Mount Some Solar Panels Why not turn your roof into a power plant by installing solar panels on your roof and hooking them into your grid. You can generate some clean energy for your New Hanover home. It’s expensive at first, but it can save you money in the long run. Your New Hanover roofing contractor can further inform you as to the benefits of having solar panels installed.