Innovation and technology can have a huge impact on the architectural world. With the surge of urban architectural styles and the trend of accommodating concentrated populations in metropolitan areas, technological innovations are at the forefront of architectural designs nowadays. With that in mind, let's look at some of the latest architectural and roofing innovations that are impacting the home improvement industry in a big way. 

1. Green Roofs

Today's urban planners make sure to make the most of the sun's energy instead of diverting it away. This is where a properly installed green roof can help you counteract the heat absorbed by the roofing surface while utilizing natural energy.

Green roofs can be easily made by converting the bare roofing surface into a garden area—a sort of greenhouse on your terrace. That may be the reason why they are sometimes also called living roofs. Green roofs can transform an unutilized space into a fully-fledged ecological garden. A roof garden can effectively absorb sun rays and heat while providing shade to keep your building cool and comfortable. 

2. Cool Roofs

Asphalt and tar are among the most common roofing materials you can find anywhere in this country. However, a consequence of darker shingle roofs is a high indoor temperature. Therefore, they can result in more heat gain. The excess heat inside a home usually translates to higher utility bills and cooling costs.

This is where cool roofing systems can make a big difference. These roofs are made of reflective light-colored membranes rather than highly viscous black tar. Most importantly, these roofs can reflect sunlight including both visible light and UV rays away from the home to protect it from deterioration from excess heat.

3. Blue Roofs

Another effective and environmentally friendly innovation in the roofing industry is something called blue roofing. Blue roofs act as temporary rainwater storage as they are designed to catch and store rainwater. These roofs utilize several control devices in an automated roof runoff management system to capture the rainwater more effectively.

In some cases, both blue roofs and green roofs are combined to create an effective plant watering and irrigation system that works quite intuitively and effortlessly. These systems work in conjunction with each other to prevent issues like sewer water overflow in adequately and densely populated urban areas. They can also help keep buildings more comfortable and cooler naturally while providing an effective way to store and utilize fresh rainwater.

4. Weather Resistant Barriers

This advanced roofing innovation has become one of the most effective preventive and weather-resistant barriers over the past few years. As the name suggests, a weather or water-resistant barrier is made of waterproof mats that are placed underneath the shingle layer to prevent water infiltration. You can choose from a variety of materials for your weather-resistant barrier. This is a continually improving and evolving technology.

5. Solar Energy 

Solar technologies have come a long way since the times when solar energy was just used to power torch lights. Over the past decade, solar has grown by leaps and bounds. At the same time, it has become much more affordable for average homeowners. Solar panels work by harnessing heat and sunlight and utilizing it to produce electricity rather than increasing the temperature inside your home. 

In conclusion

If you're looking for affordable and effective roofing innovations to save money and improve your quality of life, look no further than Republic Roofing. Whether you need a new roof or want to restore the existing one to its original brand-new condition, our experts can help with our top-quality roofing services and products. For more information, contact Republic Roofing at 901-437-5278. We service areas in Lakeland, Germantown, Bartlett, Memphis, and Collierville, TN.