This is more environmentally friendly than bituminous based products which are also horrible to put on (having done it myself!).
Rubber is a natural product and encourages tree planting so can’t be bad. Might get hot in the sun though – a very dark material. Isn’t global warming reduced by having a light roof colour? A [...]
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26 Apr, 2009
Shed working – office in the garden
Posted by: Geoffd In: DIY tips| Energy| Green Transport| Housing
Working from home save a huge amount of energy. The home office is usually in the (ex) spare room, but now small outdoor buildings, often with one room, can be insulated and heated easily. Wifi means the internet is always on in there. And you get a bucolic view. Also can have cup of tea [...]
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