Roofing & roof material shingle manufacturer Fire Smart Roofing manufactures fire retardant cedar shingle roof and cedar shake roofing

Emissions from gas and oil used in the production of steel have increased dramatically since the 1950's and have contributed significantly to acid rain- sterilizing our lakes and rivers - killing our trees and wildlife.
Aluminum production results in 8 times the air emissions and 300 times the water consumption as lumber production.
Concrete production is estimated to emit almost 3 times more carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons, and produces 5 times more solid waste than the production of lumber.

In contrast, wood does what wood substitutes cannot do. While trees grow, they absorb carbon dioxide, cleaning the air we breathe.