Sustainable roofing design
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Leading the way to a more resilient, sustainable built environment
At GAF, we develop products and initiatives, from energy efficiency to circularity, that meet your sustainability goals. We back this commitment with product transparency, providing third-party certifications and life cycle assessments to empower every customer, from architects to homeowners, to make informed decisions that drive resilience in the built environment.
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Sustainable roofing design for your home
Building resilience with a FORTIFIED Roof™
After decades of studying weather-related damage, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) developed the FORTIFIED program—a voluntary construction and re-roofing program designed to help protect homes against severe weather. In line with our commitment to help protect your home, GAF has established an alliance with IBHS1.
1Eligibility requirements, terms and restrictions apply to the FORTIFIED program. See current Fortified Home Standard available at fortifiedspecs.org for details. U.S. only. For information about the GAF and IBHS alliance and GAF products that can be used to comply with certain Fortified requirements visit gaf.com/fortified
Sustainable roof design options for commercial projects
Demonstrated system performance
Consumers and regulators are increasingly demanding sustainable buildings. Count on GAF's portfolio of products and expertise in sustainable roofing design to help you meet your objectives. Our energy-efficient roofing products help to minimize waste by maximizing reuse and recycling of materials, help increase occupant comfort and energy efficiency, and offer an unmatched level of product transparency to help you achieve your sustainability objectives.
Sustainable roofing designs in action
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Sustainable roofing can help to improve a building's overall environmental impact. It can help increase energy efficiency and reduce resource consumption by using materials that support conservation efforts and minimize waste. By helping to positively impact the local environment, it contributes to building more resilient structures and contributes to a healthier community.
Sustainable roofing can reduce energy costs in a few ways. Highly reflective materials lessen the heat absorbed, which may reduce the need for air conditioning. Insulated roof systems and vegetated roofs add thermal resistance, which may help lower the energy needed for both heating and cooling.