Sustainability in roofing has always been around but has never been properly explored. Whilst others react to the next ‘green’ concept, whether it is a Solar Reflectance or Recyclability, trying to hastily come up with a solution to whatever the new trend is, we carefully study each concept and look at it holistically and from a long-term point of view. That is why, we confidentially say a LUTUM-pitched roof is cool and sustainable.

Only when all elements are expertly put together there is a sustainable solution. The list of these elements is far beyond the colour and recyclability of roofing material. A few elements that play a vital role in the environmental impact of roofing apart from the generic ones can include location, weather conditions, longevity, durability, associated energy with transportation, installation and manufacture, and the role of the material in reducing operational costs, to name a few.

Sustainability is a holistic concept. So it should be looked at holistically. For example, if a roof reflects 90% of solar energy but needs to be constantly maintained or repaired, and eventually replaced, and can’t be efficiently recycled or reused at the of its lifecycle, this roof simply can’t be called sustainable. Sustainability is not about being efficient for a few years or during particular seasons; it is a long-term concept, it is for generations in hundreds of years.