Ridgeline Exteriors Answers: What Happens to Your Old Roof?

It's amazing to watch a roofing crew work: They show up early in the morning, throw down tarps and clamber on up. Within minutes, your old shingles are reduced to a pile of crumbles on the ground below.

Those crumbles aren't necessarily destined for the landfill, though.

I had no idea what they did with old roofing material, so I visited my friends at Ridgeline Exteriors, which is located in Sanford, but provide service across large parts of Maine and New Hampshire. Here's what Wayne Perry had to say:

Basically, every piece of asphalt shingle is ground up and recycled into asphalt roadway by area paving companies—so, depending on how the logistics work out, there's a chance that you could be driving over material from your old roof.

Ridgeline definitely is committed to being environmentally responsible, but their expertise goes far beyond roofs. They also handle siding, windows and gutters, so you can trust them to give your house a full make-over. Their website explains the pros and cons of all the available siding and roofing materials.

Upgrading your home's exterior can be an expensive and time-consuming project, but from my interactions with them, I can tell you that Ridgeline Exteriors personnel can clearly translate the terminology and give you a quick and easy-to-understand assessment of your home's exterior condition and the best options for you and your budget.

If you're curious about what they'd have to say about your home, I'd encourage you to call and set up a free consultation. You might decide to get Ridgelined!