Roofing
Recycled Metal
Solar Shingles
Clay Tiles
Thatch
Thermal Conductivity: 15 - 50 W/mK
Density: 2700 - 7800 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 25 - 40 dB
Fire Certification: Class A
Moisture Resistance: Good
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Applications: Solar roofing tiles
Composition: PV cells formed to fit profile of standard roof shingle with an integrated wiring system connected to an inverter
Notes: Eliminates need for rack-mounted solar panels. More expensive than conventional roofing / solar panels. Requires a home battery to store energy
Thermal Conductivity: 0.5 - 1.0 W/mK
Density: 2000 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 30 dB
Fire Certification: Class A
Moisture Resistance: Good
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Applications: Roof coverings
Composition: Dry vegetation such as long straw, combed wheat reed, water reed; sometimes heather, sedge, rushes, or palm leaves.
Notes: It sheds water best on a steep pitch and needs careful maintenance
Applications: Roofing, cladding
Composition: Steel / aluminum shredded & melted into forms
Notes: Long lasting, non-combustible, recyclable. Recommended insulation & acoustic layer underneath
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Thermal Conductivity: 0.8 - 1.0 W/mK
Density: 2000 - 2500 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: 25 - 38 dB
Fire Certification: Class A
Moisture Resistance: Good
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Applications: Pitched roofs & facade cladding
Composition: Natural clay and loam with small amounts of sand/aggregates
Notes: Very durable
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Thermal Conductivity: 0.04 - 0.07 W/mK
Density: 240 kg/m^3
Sound Reduction: N/A
Fire Certification: Combustible
Moisture Resistance: Moderate
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