Articles

Living roofs put down roots

November 15, 2016

Catherine Smith, Houzz

Roofing

The solar power installation process

May 05, 2016

Katie Smith, Solar Action Alliance

Solar & Alternative

Residential solar: Are you a leader or a laggard?

February 25, 2015

Courtney Baker

Solar & Alternative

6 Steps to “Greening” Your Roof

May 02, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Roofing

Re-roofing presents possibly the best opportunity since the house was built to make energy and efficiency improvements. While the roof is off, you can work from the top down, and make a variety of... Read more

Three ways to make your roof more energy-efficient

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

Not everyone can have a living roof, but most people can have a “green” roof fairly easily. And the great news is that improving the energy efficiency of your roof doesn’t have to be costly. Small... Read more

6 Ways to Get the Green Benefits without the Green Roof

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

For the 90-some percent of us for whom a living roof doesn’t make sense, the benefits of such a roof are still attainable. Our experts have weighed in on the various ways to achieve a green roof's... Read more