Solar reflective shingles and solar reflective roofing membranes can be an important component in a building system designed to reduce overall building energy consumption and the impact the home or building has on the environment. In addition, Aniston added that many of her colleagues managed to build a career, not making any effort: "Thanks to [...]
With the official start date of summer a few weeks away, homeowners across the country are already enduring some heat. Air conditioning units can be helpful for maintaining comfortable temperatures inside the home, but if the house is not properly insulated, energy costs can skyrocket. If the windows and doors are sealed tight yet heat [...]
Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular roofing material used on homes across North America, and with good reason. They are designed to protect a home through decades of weathering with minimal upkeep, and are available in hundreds of colors and styles. Readily Available & A Great Value In additional to offering a variety of style [...]
Some roof materials are built by design to stand up to harsh temperatures, dry conditions, and overbearing UV rays all year round without sacrificing ventilation and airflow through your attic and the rest of your home. Here are some of the most common and effective materials for a roof in a hot climate. Lighter Colors [...]
How cool is metal roof Did you know that metal is the most energy efficient material available today? Yes, when used as roofing material it can help reduce the energy you use to cool your home off by forty percent. Air conditioning units can cool off your home when temperatures are high but a well-insulated [...]
Tips for Maintaining Your Roof in the Summer Proper maintenance and frequent inspections are important for any roof. If you want to get the most out of your roof’s life and ensure its longevity, it’s important to know the appropriate actions that need to be taken during every season. For summer in particular, proactive measures [...]
First things first, let’s understand how a roof reacts to heat from the sun, and the impact this relationship has on the temperature inside your home – and therefore on your energy bills. Three main things happen when the sun’s radiation hits the surface of an asphalt shingle roof: Absorption: Some level of heat is absorbed [...]
Durability Just the name—“fiber cement”—has an industrial-strength ring to it. Indeed, this product is considered the most resistant to common enemies of residential siding. The material doesn’t rot or warp and is crack-resistant. UV exposure does not degrade it and it resists hail, snow and ice. Wind is not a threat: In locales that experience [...]
Get An Inspection Each season presents its own set of challenges for your roof. During the summer with the hot sun beating down can do a lot of damage to an aging roof. During the other months, things like high winds and storms can take a toll. An inspection is the only way to know how [...]
Attached or Detached Garage? If you are planning a new structure, versus merely adding on or renovating your current garage, the first consideration you should be making is whether you want an attached or detached garage. There are benefits and drawbacks to both. So, you should take these into consideration so that the completed project [...]
