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Why Roofing Waste is a Problem and How Restoration Can Help

Published by Eileen Porzuczek on July 18, 2023

Commercial roofing tear-off waste has always been the traditional method, leading contractors to remove and dispose of millions of tons of roofing material each year. However, this traditional method is no longer sustainable with the amount of waste it contributes to landfills and the negative environmental impacts it can have.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), roofing waste accounts for about 6.5 million tons of waste in landfills each year. Waste that consists of asphalt, metal, and other materials that are often not easily biodegradable and can release harmful chemicals into the environment overtime. But shouldn’t there be a better and more sustainable option? There is.

How White Hat Industrial Can Help You Reduce Capital Project Waste

At White Hat Industrial, we are specialists in the new way of commercial roofing. A restoration process that uses innovative roofing systems to reduce and eliminate the unnecessary disposal of waste. We’ve even been able to create 40+ unique multi-layered fluid-applied systems for our customers because we know one size doesn’t fit all.

With our specialty systems, our team can restore a commercial roof and bring it back to top performance without the need for tear-off. This means no more contributing large amounts of old material waste to landfills and paying for its disposal. But waste reduction isn’t the only value-add they offer, the systems we use are also highly durable with features like:

  • Resistance against severe weather conditions
  • Reflectivity to eliminate natural heating effects
  • Prevention against surface corrosion
  • Proven waterproofing technology
  • Flexibility to react to expansion and contraction
  • Protection against UV deterioration and thermal shock damage

Not to mention they are all backed by our Labor, Material, and Workmanship warranties and are often more economical long-term.

Want to make strides towards your own waste reduction?

If you’re interested in reducing your overall waste output, our team is always happy to discuss your goals and see how we can help!

Simply call us at 937.909.9030 or contact us via email. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook to learn more about us and the work we do.

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