Jaco Construction – Roofing Contractors Environmentally Safe
Green, as in Environmental Responsibility.
The Duro-Last Cool Zone roofing system has an excellent environmental reputation. From lowering a building’s energy consumption to helping facilities obtain LEED® credits to reducing the urban heat island effect, the Cool Zone system is a leading sustainable building product.
- Our tightly-controlled manufacturing process ensures that scrap generated during the manufacturing process is recycled back into roofing membrane or other construction materials. In fact, Duro-Last recycles scrap from numerous companies, encouraging them to join us as environmental stewards. Plus, Duro-Last has implemented a roof recycling program for PVC membranes that are at the end of their useful roofing lives. This keeps waste out of landfills and reduces the need for virgin feedstock used in a number of construction products – including new roofing membranes.
- A growing emphasis on reducing a building’s carbon “footprint” is creating emerging carbon trading markets. A reduction in energy consumption provided by the Cool Zone membrane may provide economic benefits for building owners in this new arena.
- The term “sustainability” implies long-term performance, and many Duro-Last roofs have been performing effectively for more than 30 years. The Cool Zone roofing membrane is resistant to chemicals, fire, and high winds, and this proven durability means that a Cool Zone roof will last longer in harsh environments than many other systems.
- PVC, which is among the most studied building materials, is as environmentally-friendly as other building products, according to the US Green Building Council, and may be better than some materials that have been less scrutinized.
- The Cool Zone membrane is lightweight, so it can often be installed over existing roofing systems, eliminating costly and land filling tear-offs. It also requires less fuel to transport to the job site than other, heavier materials.
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