Compatible sustainability, durability, life span and long-term cost savings are a few of the reasons metal makes the perfect platform for photovoltaic arrays. Metal roofers and architects are increasingly recognizing the structural and economic benefits of this marriage ... and the environmental and tax perks have proven to be powerful selling points. Sustainability is the balance of trade between the built and natural environments and a solar metal roof is the most sustainable roof system. Metal roofs are 100 percent recyclable and the most recycled construction material is steel at 93.3 percent. Metal roofs are energy-efficient, meeting Energy Star requirements with high reflectance, and easily meet the recycle content for LEED credits. Unlike other roofing material, metal is impervious to UV degradation.
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