Ready For A New Roof? 4 Creative Ways To Go Green

16 January 2015

Alexa Morales

If you need a new roof and want to take things to a new level of green, there are some fun and inventive ways to redo your roof. You don't even have to settle for the traditional approach to roofing. In fact, you can really let your imagination go when it comes to green roofing. Here are just a few of the imaginative ways you can re-roof your home:

Go Really Green

If you have a flat or nearly flat roof on your home, you can take green to new heights. By placing a thin layer of soil on your roof, you can grow shallow-root plants. The plants will insulate your roof, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Because they gather all the moisture they need right from the air, mosses are an excellent way to obtain a truly green roof. Be sure that the climate you live in suits year-round plants though. You don't want to end up with dead plants on your roof.

Get A Little Musical

Old vinyl records can also be used as roofing material on your home. The vinyl will last for years, and you don't need any special equipment. Simply place a washer over the center hole, and use roofing nails to secure the records to your roof. You can also use old CDs but you'll need more of them to cover your roof.

Put A Little Drive Into It

All those old tires taking up space in the landfills can be used to create an environmentally-friendly roof. They're naturally waterproof, and lightweight. Best of all, you can get all the old tires you need by searching area landfills. Once you have your shingles cut out, you can attach them to your home using ordinary roofing cement and roofing nails.

Add Some Creative License

While you're thinking about old tires, there's another part of the car you can use on your roof. Metal license plates can also be used to reroof your home. You'll need to use the ones that have been relinquished by the DMV but once they're no longer in rotation for automotive use, you can put them on your roof.

If you're in the market for a green roof, it's okay to get imaginative. You might even find a few ideas right in your own backyard. Going green keeps things like tires and license plates out of area landfills, and helps you lower the costs of your roofing material. To learn more, try contacting a company like Great Canadian Renovations for help.

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