A number of factors play a role in determining the sustainable roofing materials for your home in Henderson. Climate compatibility, durability, and cost-effectiveness are the primary ones. The desert climate of Henderson means that energy efficiency is critical; materials that reflect rather than absorb heat can dramatically reduce cooling costs. Metal roofing is popular for this very reason, and for several others. Its reflective properties and long life span—40 to 60 years, depending on the material—make it an energy-efficient choice for many homeowners. Moreover, metal roofs are made from recycled materials and are fully recyclable at the end of their life, making them a sustainable choice. Likewise, metal offers a great roof for the hot, dry conditions in Henderson, and its fire resistance makes it even more desirable.
Another great sustainable roofing option for Henderson residents is clay tiles. They are beautiful, and there is a lot to love about them when it comes to environmental concerns. They are extremely durable and–here's a fun fact you can regale your friends with–they are naturally sunlight-reflective, which helps to keep the indoor environment cooler. Because of that, they also help to keep the energy bills down. The materials used to make clay tiles are abundant and, in comparison to other roofing options, they make for a much less harmful production process. One more thing: If you want to talk about a "look," you don't get much more traditional than a clay tile roof.
For those who want a contemporary method, an option teeming with eco-innovation and efficiency is the green roof. Not yet widely seen in residential communities, the green roof is still a pretty cutting-edge concept. But it's one with its roots (so to speak) in some traditional gardening concepts. Layering a carefully selected palette of plants over a standard roof structure, the green roof gives a home better insulation (and better-looking insulation, too, since standard insulation is just kind of ugly) and, in our rapidly changing climate, a garden over your head grows all kinds of rain management, runoff reduction, and other resistance-related benefits for the home and its inhabitants.
