We've put on a number of green roofs in the past. My favorite green roof in Athens is the one we did for Mr. Spratlin. When I told him "Sorry, the only sample I have is this ugly green one". You already know that that is the color he wanted. So I took my foot out of my mouth, again, and installed a green architectural roof on his house. It is gorgeous. What a great color choice.
Now Green means something different. Green is eco-friendly. We have green cars, green water bottles, and green light bulbs. Each costs more than the traditional option, but it makes us feel better. When we're talking about Green roofs, though, the purchasers are slow to pay the extra money.
Here's my question. Would you be willing to pay extra for a roof that saves resources but will probably never save enough to make up for the difference in price? They make solar roof shingles that are installed right onto your roof and produce energy. Are you willing to pay more for them? How much more, 20%, 50%, more?
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