More homeowners are taking steps to be environmentally responsible, and they do this by switching every facet of their home to greener alternatives. Their roof is also part of this overhaul. As your local roofers, we urge you to take advantage of our green building initiatives for that first big step to a greener home. We can start by recycling your old asphalt roofs.
Here are the benefits of recycling your old asphalt roofing system.
Reduced Environmental Impact
Every year, millions of tons of asphalt shingles are torn off and simply discarded in landfills across the country. In fact, around 40% of the landfill volume in the U.S. is made up of demolition waste, which includes old roofing materials. Roofing waste has a big impact on the environment, and the fact that new roofs require oil further exacerbates the sustainability issue.
Not all roofers can help you reduce your environmental impact like we do. At Goodrich Roofing, we can recycle your old asphalt roofs. Since most of the shingle is made of asphalt, we can reduce approximately 75% of the roof that can later be employed as paving material for new roads. This also reduces the demand for aggregates and improves Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) mixes.
What’s in It for You?
Apart from providing new material for roads, the metal components of your old asphalt roof can be recycled into new metallic products and appliances. Finally, recycling your old roofs can help you save money when your town recycles your old shingle roofs for constructing pavement or repairing roads. This reduces energy and the material costs that you shoulder as a taxpayer.
At Goodrich Roofing, we are a GAF Certified Green Roofer™ that will help you take your first step to a greener home by recycling your old asphalt roofs. Call us at (505) 219-4450 to learn more. We are local roofers serving home and business owners throughout New Mexico.