Sustainable Contributions

• Metal is eco-friendly

  •   Ecological Benefits of Metal Roofing

  •   Eco-friendly Building – The Solarium House

• Contains 25 - 30% recycled content

  •   Recycled Content of Metal Roofing and Siding Panels

• End-of-life recyclability

• Long product life cycle

• Tear-off of old roof material not required - diverts old materials from landfills

  •   Re-roofing Over Asbestos – St. Anthony Retreat Center

  •   Re-roofing Over Slate – Helen Hayes Hospital

• Clean manufacturing process - Decra maintains permits with South Coast Air Quality District

• Oakridge National Labs – Over the Deck Venting Study

  •   Cool Roofing Article - Summation

• Energy Star® Partner

  • Energy Star website

  •   Qualified Roofing Products

  • Mist Grey

  •   Link to Tax Credit Letter pdf

• Member U.S. Green Building Council

  • USGBC website

  •   How DECRA Contributes to the LEED Certification Process (LEED-NC 2.1 & 2.2)

  •   LEED Case Study - Palolo Chinese Home