No One Offers You More "Green"
Environmentally-Friendly Roofing Options Than GAF! |
Key Information
About Green Roofing:
Energy Code Overview...
Energy Savings...
Protection Of The Environment...
Less Industrial Waste...
- By minimizing roofing debris during tear-off (low slope projects only)
Potential Savings...
Frequently Asked Questions...
Choosing the Right Cool Roof Product...
Information / Sell Sheets for:
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Option 1: Recycled/Green Manufacturing Process
(eases strain on the environment) |
Eases Strain on the Environment
Includes products that contain
post-consumer or post-industrial
recycled materials.
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Also includes products
produced in environmentally-friendly manufacturing
operations.
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Examples:
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Examples:
- Glass fiber production... 100% electric melt, to
eliminate CO2, NOX/SOX, and fluoride emissions
- Topcoat® coatings... recycles rinse and wash water stream to minimize environmental discharge
- ISO production... uses no ozone-depleting CFCs or greenhouse gas-promoting blowing agents to make
rigid foam
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Option 2: Reflective Roofing
(reduces the "heat island effect" and reduces energy bills) |
| Can offset up to 50% or more of the original cost to install the roof as a result of improved energy efficiency GAF offers more reflective roofing solutions than anyone. Examples: |
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- Ruberoid®... EnergyCap™ APP and SBS
- GAF also offers the industry’s widest selection of Energy Star® qualified and Title 24 roofing systems
(may also qualify for LEED credit)
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* Energy savings estimates are based on energy and fuel
cost data provided by ORNL web site at the time of print
and does not take into consideration energy cost fluctuations
over time. Assumptions used in the savings calculations
include: R-value of 19; infrared emittance of 90; COP of
2; solar reflectance
of 76%; average heating system
efficiency. The results are examples—type of building,
geographical locations, your exact energy/fuel costs as
well as other factors must be considered for your specific
situation.
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Option 3: Re-Cover Roofing
(reduces landfill waste and increases energy efficiency) |
- Extra protection... adds an
additional roof over your existing roofing system
- Less waste... to send to the landfill
- 3 easy installation steps:
- Step 1: Scan...for moisture
- Step 2: Replace...wet materials
- Step 3: Install...new membrane
- Maximize energy efficiency... by adding additional insulation
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- Versatile... GAF can provide a recover option for virtually any type of roof
- Guaranteed... Up to 25 year*
coverage available:
- Diamond Pledge® guarantee (for re-covering GAF roofing systems)
- Sapphire™ guarantee (for re-covering non-GAF roofing systems)
- Some products qualify for LEED credit
*With GAF Well Roof™ Advantage
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Option 4: Garden Roofing
(extends the life of your roof and saves energy) |
Extends the life of your roof and saves energy
- Improves roof life... vegetation
protects the underlying membranes and can extend roof life by as much as 100%.
- Energy savings... up to 15%*
- Improved storm water management... allows increased
land utilization
- Tax incentives... often available from federal, state, and/or local government
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- GAF GardenScapes™... state of the art garden roofing:
- Based on proven technology (used in Germany for years)
- Unlike other systems, can be entirely managed by your roofing contractor
- Can also be combined with GAF PlazaDeck systems to create an outdoor deck,
patio, etc.
- Qualifies for LEED credit
*Source: Hot Science, Volume 1, Aug. 2006 |
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Option 5: Solar Roofing
(allows you to produce your own electricity from normally-wasted space) |
- Utilize your roof space... the most cost-effective place to install and maintain solar panels is
the roof
- Customized solar solutions...
for virtually any GAF low-slope or steep-slope roofing system
- Qualifies for LEED credit
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