If your roof has run its course, you may be considering how to replace it. Roof restoration is an excellent option for breathing new life into your roof without having to tear everything off. During a restoration project, strategic repair and maintenance work is carried out to make your roof function almost as good as new.
When looking for new components to replace damaged roofing, consider taking advantage of recycled parts. For example, recycled steel, aluminium and tile are all useful during a restoration project. Wood fittings for the siding can also be made from recycled timber.
There are many reasons why using recycled materials will benefit your roof in the long run.
1. Reduce the amount of iron ore being extracted
In the case of metal roofs, remember that much of the metal used in the economy comes from mining iron ore. Excessive mining results in barren land that can barely be used for any other purpose. Furthermore, miners have to move lots of earth just to get a small quantity of iron ore.
Recycling metals can help prevent environmental degradation that would otherwise occur from excessive mining.
2. Reduce landfill waste
During roof restoration, components such as metal fasteners, flashing and clips can all be recycled or reused. Because you're not tearing out the entire roof, reusing as many parts as possible will reduce how much waste you have to send to landfills. You will also save on waste disposal costs by reducing how much waste will end up on your property after the project is completed.
3. Save on repairs and maintenance
If you re-use parts that you already know are functioning properly, you're less likely to need frequent repairs. Indeed, there's always a level of uncertainty when purchasing new parts. Even if the manufacturer approves them, not all components may work as expected. Re-using what you already know works well is a useful strategy for any roof restoration project.
4. End up with a long-lasting roof
Taking advantage of recycled parts will enable you to get the most out of your old roof. Instead of having to purchase a new roof entirely, recycling also gives you the opportunity to save on costs because you can simply restore your old roof.
This means that you can get 15 years or more out of your asphalt shingles, 20+ years out of slate roofs and over 60 years from metal roofs.
