
5) PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANELS
As Alberta moves towards sustainable and green energy, many commercial building owners are considering solar roofing systems as way to reduce costs and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Photovoltaic solar panels absorb sunlight which is converted to energy to power and heat commercial buildings. Alberta’s introduction of carbon taxes in 2017 may start to place upward pressure on energy prices and begin to make photovoltaic solar power an even more attractive option.
6) GREEN ROOFING
There are two basic classes of green roofs – intensive and extensive. Each type of system has a number of factors that need to be considered before any construction decision. Green Roof technology can only be use on a roofing system that has the structural strength to support the added weight.
Extensive Roofing Systems
Extensive Roof systems are used in a renovation or retrofit project. A blanket of soil and plants is placed on an existing roof with a waterproof barrier. With only 50 - 150mm of soil and material – their lightweight design is are not intended for public access.
Intensive Roofing Systems
An Intensive Roofing System is more complex and used on new construction projects where the building’s design has the structural capacity to accommodate a wider range of trees, shrubs, irrigation and the added weight of public access.
Calgary Roofing Solutions has partnered with sustainability experts in roofing systems and best practices in all types of green roofing. Call us for a free no obligation consultation at (587) 774 - 8989
As Alberta moves towards sustainable and green energy, many commercial building owners are considering solar roofing systems as way to reduce costs and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. Photovoltaic solar panels absorb sunlight which is converted to energy to power and heat commercial buildings. Alberta’s introduction of carbon taxes in 2017 may start to place upward pressure on energy prices and begin to make photovoltaic solar power an even more attractive option.
6) GREEN ROOFING
There are two basic classes of green roofs – intensive and extensive. Each type of system has a number of factors that need to be considered before any construction decision. Green Roof technology can only be use on a roofing system that has the structural strength to support the added weight.
Extensive Roofing Systems
Extensive Roof systems are used in a renovation or retrofit project. A blanket of soil and plants is placed on an existing roof with a waterproof barrier. With only 50 - 150mm of soil and material – their lightweight design is are not intended for public access.
Intensive Roofing Systems
An Intensive Roofing System is more complex and used on new construction projects where the building’s design has the structural capacity to accommodate a wider range of trees, shrubs, irrigation and the added weight of public access.
Calgary Roofing Solutions has partnered with sustainability experts in roofing systems and best practices in all types of green roofing. Call us for a free no obligation consultation at (587) 774 - 8989