The construction industry is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. One way to help reduce these emissions is by selecting material with a lower overall contribution to emission and environmental impact.
In order to select rooting materials with the least environmental impact, several factors must be considered:
– Energy consumption, that is, the energy required to extract, process, transport the material, and manage waste production.
– Material durability: the cost and environmental impact should be measured over the product´s lifespan; the greater the durability, the lower the impact.
– Recycling or regeneration potential: it is also necessary to consider the ability to reuse the material once the original roof´s lifespan has ended.
