Duro-Last^® Sustainable Commercial Roofs

While many companies claim to embrace recycling, Duro-Last makes it a priority at every step of the manufacturing process and throughout the entire life-cycle of our products.

During manufacturing, edge trim and scrap is kept clean and recycled back into production. This allows Duro-Last to reduce our carbon footprint and recycle virtually all of our manufacturing waste. Our goal is to eliminate landfill waste throughout all of our manufacturing facilities and corporate offices - in 2017, our corporate headquarters recycled more than 1 million pounds of non-PVC waste. Our efforts to achieve this goal include:

• Eliminating all disposable cups – This eliminates the waste of more than 40,000 cups annually.
• Recycling stations – Duro-Last now recycles 15 different material types. During the first year of the program, recycling volume increased by 52%.
• Water bottle filling stations – In less than one year, Duro-Last saved over 61,000 water bottles - enough to fill 82 Gaylord boxes or 2 full semi-trucks.

Take Back Program

At the end of a Duro-Last Roofing System’s time on the rooftop, we offer a take back program that gives the material new life. Since 100% of mechanically attached PVC roofing material can often be recycled, we are able to transform it into new products such as Roof-Trak® walkway pads, ProFlex® concrete expansion joints, and Protect-All® flooring.

This program not only reduces the amount of material going to a landfill, it also eliminates landfill and dumpster fees while contributing to green building rating systems such as LEED®, Green Globes® and the Living Building Challenge™.

The Duerson Corporation, a Duro-Last Platinum Contractor, coordinated the recycling of almost every aspect of this 27,600 square-foot roofing system. Approximately 7,200 pounds of mechanically attached Duro-Last membrane was recycled through our Recycle Your Roof program, 1,000 pounds of metal plates and screws were recycled through a metal processing plant, and 120,000 board feet of insulation were recycled through the original manufacturer.

By reflecting up to 88% of the sun’s energy, the white Duro-Last Membrane can greatly reduce energy costs, making Duro-Last the ideal cool roof option. With a total solar emittance of up to 87%, the Duro-Last membrane also releases energy and heat efficiently.

Energy Savings throughout North America

Energy savings are not just for warm climates. A recent analysis demonstrates that the peak demand and net energy savings offered by cool roofs are available for both new and existing air conditioned buildings in all climates within North America.

To learn more about energy savings and potential utility rebates for enhanced insulation and cool roofing installations, read the whitepaper "Utilizing Utility Rebates to Drive Energy-Efficient Roofing."

Additionally, visit the U.S. Department of Energy Cool Roof Calculator to calculate the potential energy savings on a project.

Solar Ready

With the long-term watertight integrity of Duro-Last Roofing Systems, prefabricated accessories and pre-made rack flashings, we offer solutions for any rack-mounted commercial rooftop solar application.