White roofs, an ecological solution for Real Estate
Montreal is becoming an ever more sustainable and green city, and one of the most exciting ways to contribute to this transition is to adopt white roofs for residential and commercial buildings. White roofs, also known as “reflective roofs”, are incredibly beneficial to the environment and the lives of Montreal citizens. Imagine cooler indoor temperatures and significant energy savings from air conditioning systems that don’t have to work as hard! The white roofs reflect the sun’s heat rather than absorb it, which is ideal for hot summer days in Montreal. And you know what? You could even save money on your electricity bills. But that’s not all! White roofs also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing building energy requirements. It’s true, buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.
RESIDENTIAL WHITE ROOFS, AN ECOLOGICAL SOLUTION
Do you own a residential building and want to opt for ecological solutions for your roof? EPDM white roofs are made for you! In Quebec, more and more owners of residential buildings are opting for this ecological solution to replace the traditional multi-layer felt and asphalt membranes which are used less and less because of their negative consequences on the environment.
Indeed, asphalt is a polluting product that contributes to the pollution of waste landfills, and these membranes are also not very durable, with an average lifespan estimated at only 16 years.
Alternative ecological solutions include white elastomeric membranes, such as TPO or EPDM membranes. These membranes are more durable and help reduce the urban heat island effect.
And that’s not all, some Montreal boroughs have even made these membranes mandatory since 2011!
Montreal is becoming an ever more sustainable and green city, and one of the most exciting ways to contribute to this transition is to adopt white roofs for residential and commercial buildings. White roofs, also known as “reflective roofs”, are incredibly beneficial to the environment and the lives of Montreal citizens. Imagine cooler indoor temperatures and significant energy savings from air conditioning systems that don’t have to work as hard! The white roofs reflect the sun’s heat rather than absorb it, which is ideal for hot summer days in Montreal. And you know what? You could even save money on your electricity bills. But that’s not all! White roofs also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing building energy requirements. It’s true, buildings are responsible for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions.
