{"id":438,"date":"2019-10-03T09:47:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T09:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.metropolitaninsulation.co.uk\/blog\/?p=438"},"modified":"2025-12-03T12:02:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T12:02:28","slug":"what-makes-an-eco-friendly-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metropolitaninsulation.co.uk\/blog\/what-makes-an-eco-friendly-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"What makes an eco-friendly roof?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Make one or more of these eco-friendly improvements to your roof to cut your carbon footprint and begin living more sustainably at home.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Not only will these eco-friendly roof updates look after our planet, they\u2019ll help to look after your pennies too.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insulate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Did you know that around 25% of heat is lost through an uninsulated roof?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Insulating your home is the best home improvement you can make for the environment. The less heat you\u2019re losing, the less energy it will take to warm your home and the smaller your carbon footprint will be. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You and your family will feel the benefit too, as you\u2019ll have a warmer and more comfortable home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Spray foam is a highly effective roof insulation material as it bonds to the structure of your roof, filling and sealing gaps and cracks to get rid of all air leakage and strengthen your roof\u2019s structure.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Find out more about our spray foam insulation<\/a>services here at Metropolitan Insulation by giving our team a call on 0800 028 4042.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Solar panels<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Installing solar panels on your roof can be expensive but will dramatically reduce your energy bills in the long run as well as helping to look after the environment. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to The Renewable Energy Hub, installing solar panels onto your home\u2019s roof can cut your carbon footprint by up to 80% in just one year!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Natural materials<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When choosing a roofing material, opt for durable, long-lasting and recyclable materials to reduce your carbon footprint. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Roofing shingles made from recyclable materials and reclaimed slate roof tiles are among some of the most environmentally friendly options. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Slate is an excellent option as it is 100% natural and requires very little energy to extract and process. It is also highly durable, weatherproof, and lasts for many years, making it cost-effective as well as environmentally-friendly.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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