One of the biggest first steps you can make to create a more eco-friendly and environmentally responsible home is to replace your roof. Advancements in technology have given homeowners like you a wide selection of eco-friendly options for roofing replacement. All you need to do is look for the right one.

In this post, Curb Appeal Exteriors discusses what you need to know about eco-friendly roofs.

What Does “Eco-Friendly” Mean?

Many homeowners mistake “eco-friendly” roofs for “green” roofs. While it’s true that all green roofs are eco-friendly, not all eco-friendly roofs are green. The term “green” roof usually refers to garden roofs – roofs that are covered with plants that grow on a thin layer of soil over a waterproofing layer.

Eco-friendly roofs, on the other hand, refer to roofs made with eco-friendly products that are sustainable. Good examples of eco-friendly materials include asphalt, recyclable or reclaimed wood, and metals such as steel and aluminum.

Eco-Friendly Advantages

Eco-friendly roofs have several advantages that make them attractive choices for roof replacement. Metal roofs, for example, are “cool” roofs. This means they resist radiant heat from the sun better, allowing you to reduce artificially cooling your home. It’s also easy to do roof repair on them owing to metal’s natural strength.

Asphalt roofs are one of the most sustainable roofs available. They are recyclable, just like metal roofs, and they don’t lose their natural strength and weather tolerance no matter how many times they’ve been recycled.

As a GAF Master Elite® residential roofer, we can offer you high-quality architectural and designer shingles from GAF. On top of asphalt’s versatile aesthetics and natural durability, GAF’s asphalt roofs are ENERGY STAR®-rated. Installing their cool roofs can help you cut down on your heating and cooling costs throughout the year, saving you money in the long run.

Let our team help you take that first eco-friendly step by investing in an environmentally friendly roofs. Call us today at (404) 381-8710 to learn more about our services. We are a residential roofer serving homeowners in Alpharetta, GA.

After researching several Atlanta roofing companies, I decided to move forward with Curb Appeal Exteriors. I am so glad that I did! I worked directly with Rhett, the general manager, and he was helpful, professional, and ensured I was satisfied with the quality of the work. It was a pleasant, painless experience, and I have already referred Curb Appeal Exteriors to several friends and family.... [more]

Alex C, Cumming, GA

Being that my wife and I are upwards in age, we hired Curb Appeal Exteriors to replace the aging roof on one of our rental properties. The job was completed in a timely manner and the roof looks great! Rhett was an absolute pleasure to work with and would highly recommend them to anyone.... [more]

Tom R, Sandy Springs, GA

Curb Appeal Exteriors came recommended by a colleague who was recently able to get her roof replaced through an insurance claim. The curb appeal staff were polite and did an excellent job. I was impressed with them completing our roof in 1 day. We had a minor setback since we had a last minute change of heart on the roof shingle colors. They were patient with us while we figured out the best fit for our house. Great job, guys! We love our new roof!... [more]

Karen E, Brookhaven, GA

I now have a new roof thanks to Curb Appeal. Their professionalism, timeliness and excellent crew had my new roof up within a day. The entire experience was to be applauded.... [more]

Chuck P.

Really how often do you find a company that 100% delivers on what it says? We had put off getting a new roof for several years because it was just so much trouble. Companies would come to give an estimate and then disappear, never to be heard from again. Companies who seemed to only want to scam our insurance company or do things under the table that we were not comfortable with. Curb Appeal. however, is represented to by some stand-up people. Our first contact was with Chris, the project manager, who was very honest and upfront about cost, schedules and final results. Everyone we worked with at curb appeal was knowledgeable and displayed superior communication skills. There was no waiting days for answers, if we had questions all we had to do was send a text and they were answered immediately. The roofers started at sun up and worked till sundown and did a fantastic job. They were respectful of our time and our property and we could not be more pleased with the job that they did. I was actually amazed at how quickly they were able to get the roof done. I have already referred Curb Appeal out to all of my friends and a few of my neighbors have used them as well, our subdivision is looking much better. Give them a call and talk to Chris or Rhett and tell them I sent you, and I'm sure you will be as pleased as we are.... [more]

Kristie W.

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