John Chomel Lead Estimator Cramroofing.com Our mission is to establish long-term relationships with quality oriented customers by exceeding their expectations What You Need To Know About Green Roofing Choosing a Roofing Contractor Roofing Types LEED Credits What are the Benefits Is It Affordable? Helpful Websites - Organizations

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Green Roof Features Displaces Heat Materials Can Be Recycled Reduces Roof Replacement Costs Reduces Roof Material Requirements Reduces Energy Costs Reduces Heat Island Effect Contributes to LEED Credits

You May Be Greener Than You Think Many of the Old Standards are Green Clay Tile Standing Seam Metal Roofing Applied Reflective Coatings TPO Thermoplastic Polyolefin Membrane Older Products are Greener Than Ever Before Recycled Content in Butt Shingles Built-up Roofing can Be Highly Reflective

Energy Star Roofs & Coatings Energy Star Cap Sheets Energy Star is sponsored by the U.S. EPA City Energy Codes are Adopting Energy Star Products Greater than 70% Reflectivity Required By Code Reflectivity is Derived from Ceramic Granules 10-20% Minimum Energy Savings Significantly Reduces Roof Temperatures up to 85 degrees Energy Star Coatings Can Be applied over most Serviceable Roofs Can Be Sprayed, Rolled or Brush Applied Increases Reflectivity of Existing Roofs Less Expensive Solution that a Re-roof Up to 85% Reflectivity Reflective Metal Tiles – Color is most important Bright White reflective is most effective Extended roof life provides significant savings UV-blockers in coating extend roof life up to 15 years

Photovoltaic Roofing A Photovoltaic System uses solar cells to convert light into electricity. It consists of multiple components, including cells, mechanical and electrical connections and mountings and a means of regulating and/or modifying the electrical output. These systems can power the building they cover and often are able to put electricity back into the grid. The technology is in constant evolution, with new self-adhered versions recently entering the market.

Live Roof – Living Plant Materials Grasses 4” growing medium Native/low-tech plants Intensive The sky is the limit $$$ Self Sustaining Trees, plant variety Deeper growing medium 40 psf when wet Modular/Tray Systems Becoming Popular

Live Roof – Living Plant Materials Sustainable Aspects of a Live Roof (up to 17 LEED Credits Could Be Awarded) Sustainable Sites: 6.1 (storm water runoff) Sustainable Sites: 7.2 (Reduces Heat Island Effect) Water Efficient Landscaping 1.1 (No Irrigation) Energy and Atmosphere – up to 8 credits Materials and Recycled Content 4.1 – 1-2 credits Regional material Content credits Innovation in Design – 1-2 credits

Live Roof – Living Plant Materials Additional Benefits Creates Usable Recreational Space Reduces Noise by 3 db to 8 db Provides Urban Green Space Improves Air Quality Enhances Storm Water Management Moderates Air Conditioning Demand

Helpful Websites and Organizations Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) Energy Star Labeling for Roofing Products U.S. Green Building Council “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” Version 2009 (Version 3) Contact Us for All Your Roofing Needs: or Website: