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2. Which Roofing Materials Stand the Test of Time? A 2024 Review

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   Pros: Excellent longevity, energy-efficient, recyclable, lightweight compared to slate. ... The most common roofing material, asphalt shingles are cost-effective with a lifespan of 15-30 years.

3. Reflective surfaces (climate engineering) - Wikipedia

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   Consumers (i.e. building owners) may believe that the Energy Star label means their roof is energy-efficient; however, the testing is not as stringent as their appliance standard and does not include the additional components of a roof (i.e. roof structure, fire rated barriers, insulation, adhesives, fasteners, etc.). [59]

4. What to Consider Before You Choose a Roofing Material - AOL

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   What Is a Metal Roof? Metal roofing comes in a wide range of styles and types. The most common metal for roofs is steel, followed by aluminum, copper, and zinc, says Todd Miller, the president of ...

5. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Widely used for low cost and durability. Sheds are normally roofed with this material. Gal iron or Corro was the most extensively used roofing material of 20th century Australia, now replaced in popularity by steel with longer-lasting, coloured, alloy coatings. Copper roofs can last for hundreds of years. Copper roofing offers durability, ease ...

6. Federal roofing tax credit for energy efficiency - Wikipedia

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   The 2009 Federal Roofing Tax Credit is part of a twofold plan rolled out by the US federal government.The first goal was intended to stimulate the economy by motivating Americans to replace their roofs with more energy efficient roofs, thereby creating jobs by increasing the demand for labor in the roofing, manufacturing, and construction industries.

7. Radiant barrier - Wikipedia

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   When radiant solar energy strikes a roof, heating the roofing material (shingles, tiles or roofing sheets) and roof sheathing by conduction, it causes the underside of the roof surface and the roof framing to radiate heat downward through the roof space (attic / ceiling cavity) toward the attic floor / upper ceiling surface.