Many building owners and roofers know Progressive Materials’ silicone can offer many benefits to a failing roof. One often overlooked benefit, however, can be tax breaks and other incentives that are available from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. With that in mind, this blog will answer the question, “Can a silicone roof qualify for LEED credits?”
LEED Facts
The nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council – a group of architects, construction companies, product manufacturers, and others – promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. Its LEED project provides standardization and independent oversight to claims of environmental performance for nonresidential buildings.
LEED’s basic formula includes a checklist of credits that determines available points for various green measures. These points can be awarded in five areas:
- Sustainable sites
- Water efficiency
- Energy and atmosphere
- Materials and resources
- Indoor environmental quality
Those points, in turn, can place a project anywhere from LEED Certified (40-49 points) to LEED Certified Platinum (80 or more points). LEED buildings can earn up to 110 points.
Silicone Roofing
Silicone roof coatings can contribute to earning LEED credits in these and other ways:
- Sustainable sites: Reflective silicone coatings can reduce the heat island effect by reflecting sunlight and reducing roof temperatures.
- Energy and atmosphere: By improving a building’s energy efficiency through thermal performance, silicone coatings can help achieve energy optimization credits.
- Materials and resources: Using silicone coatings can extend an existing roof’s life, which reduces the need for new materials and cuts waste.
- Indoor environmental quality: Silicone coatings can boost indoor air quality by reducing the need for air conditioning and improving overall thermal comfort.
Tax Breaks
Governments at the federal, state, and local levels offer incentives like tax deductions, tax credits, and accelerated depreciation options for LEED buildings. These incentives help offset additional costs associated with sustainable construction and provide financial incentives for investing in green building technologies.
Tax deductions allow building owners to deduct some expenses incurred during construction or renovation of a LEED building. This can include costs related to energy-efficient roofing such as a PM Silicone Roof Coating Restoration.
Tax credits are a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of taxes owed. These credits can be applied to green building features including silicone roofing, solar panels, geothermal systems, and rainwater harvesting systems.
Conclusion
Among its many benefits, PM silicone coatings extend the life of your roof, reduce energy costs, and provide a seamless waterproof barrier. These benefits alongside the LEED program – which offers an opportunity for tax breaks and other benefits – make a PM Silicone roof coating an even stronger option for any building owner!
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