Roofing in Canada
Asphalt Shingle is one of the best roofing materials for the residential houses since it can withstand any amount of pressure either in cold regions or hot regions using the latest technology (Bliss, pg62). The environmental implication of Asphalt Shingles is that they can lead to wastage of energy since they are manufactured using petroleum and therefore emit gasses once they stay for long.
Cedar Shakes can be used effectively during summer since they cool down the room temperatures and in winter to keep the house warm. Cedar Shakes acts as a means of eliminating carbon dioxide in the environment since the cedar do not emit harmful gasses but harm the environment through cutting down of the trees for use in roofing (Allen et al., pg67).
Tin is also an advantageous way of roofing since it reduces the cost of maintenance though its installation can be expensive. Tin is effective for use in Canada where the temperatures are low since they can shield on ice and snow, therefore, no leaks as observed with Shingles (Mitchell et al., pg141). It is environmentally friendly since they cannot catch fire and destroy the environment.
Tiles as an option for roofing can be very expensive but long lasting. It is advantageous in the physical environment since once they are installed, changing them can even be after more than a century (Hillis and John, pg77). Recycling of tile roofing is cost effective and does not destroy the environment in any physical way.
Enviroshakes products have been recognized mostly in the United States and in Canada for their quality in nature and act specifically as the natural cedar shakes and many others (Edey, pg210). High profiled buildings such as that owned by Henry Thoreau have been renovated using this roofing. Enviroshakes do not have any environmental impacts as they do not emit harmful chemicals into the environment and are only installed professionally.
The best roofing type for the 5000 square foot roofing is the tin material since they last long and can be used to regulate temperatures and prevent leakages.
Works cited
Bliss, Steven. Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction: Materials, Finishes, and Details. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley, 2006. Print.
Mitchell, Ryan. Tiny Houses Built with Recycled Materials: Inspiration for Constructing Tiny Homes Using Salvaged and Reclaimed Supplies. , 2016. Print.
Allen, Edward, Joseph Iano, and Rob Thallon. Fundamentals of Residential Construction. Hoboken, N.J: Wiley, 2011. Internet resource.
Hillis, David R, and John B. DuVall. Improving Profitability Through Green Manufacturing: Creating a Profitable and Environmentally Compliant Manufacturing Facility. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley, 2013. Internet resource.
Edey, Anna. Green Light at the End of the Tunnel: Learning the Art of Living Well Without Causing Harm to Our Planet and Ourselves. , 2014. Print.
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