Whether you own a warehouse, a video game parlor, a restaurant, or a spa, it's important to match your roofing system to the architecture of your building.
Did you know that you lose a lot of light when you try to run a shaft from a skylight to another part of the structure? With Solatube's highly reflective tubing however, you get very little loss so the system is able to deliver high quality lighting where you want it.
Your roof is under constant sunlight, which contains UV rays that ultimately weather your roof. UV rays can cause your asphalt shingles to dry out, and that loosens the granules covering them. Other signs of age include curled corners, torn shingles, or cracks.
It’s important to remember that the cost of the roofing material isn’t the only area in which you can save money. If your home insurance company offers a discount for roofing materials that help slow the spread of fires, you may find that metal roofing is even more affordable than you thought.
Photovoltaic panel roofs, better known as solar panels, convert sunlight into electricity through solar cells. They are an excellent way to promote sustainable energy and are cost efficient in the long run, as they significantly lower your utility bills.
Did you know that some roofing materials are actually flame-resistant? When you’re ready for a roof that can protect your home from water and fire, slate is an excellent roofing material to consider.
It's a myth that lightning will seek out any metal object because metal conducts electricity, according to lightning experts. Instead, lightning most commonly strikes the tallest peak or point in the area, and the type of roofing material you have doesn't make any difference.
Picture the brutal winters in Vermont, where slate is mined and is quite popular as a roofing material. There are slate roofs more than 150 year old through Vermont; so if slate can handle those difficult weather conditions imagine how long it will last on your home.
Contrary to urban legend, metal roofs do not attract lightning. In fact, a metal roof disperses electricity when struck by lightning, keeping the home safe. It also will not catch fire in the rare event of a lightning strike.
The type of weather you face often plays a role when you choose a roofing material. If you live along the coast, for example, strong storms and heavy winds are possible. Your roofing contractor can help you choose a material that is highly wind-resistant, such as metal, concrete and clay.
Slate roofs can easily withstand extreme winds because they have a flat surface, which also lets them be unaffected by severe hail damage. Better yet, slate has a natural insulation capability, which reduces your heating and cooling costs.
A commercial roofing maintenance program should be a systematic approach similar to any other mechanical system requiring maintenance. This program should include, most of all, a thorough review of any and all repair invoices, notes on problem areas, and checking any imperfections noted during installation.
There are two main purposes of white roofing coatings. They are designed both to protect the roof membrane (resulting in a longer roof life cycle) and also to reflect solar radiation (resulting in lower energy costs).
Putting up a new roof is a fairly expensive project. Let us know your budget and we can show you the different roofing materials that you can choose. We can also explain the pros and cons of each roofing choice.
Aside from helping you lower your electricity costs, did you know that the Solatube system can make you healthier as well? This is because the sunlight it provides helps your body make vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone growth.
A local roofing company will have the experience customers prefer. They will also be knowledgeable about local laws and regulations such as types of shingles or quality standards.
While skylights are great to have in your home, they unfortunately let UV radiation through. The Solatube system on the other hand, filters out harmful UV rays and delivers only quality natural light into any room in your home or office.
When planning a slate roof, you have a lot of decisions to make, including tile size, color, and the wearability of the tiles. A slate roofing expert will go over these options with you while taking into account aspects of your roof (such as slope) to give you the perfect slate roof.
Have you checked your roof lately? The moisture from leaky roofs tends to cause more damage to homes than fires, storms, and termites!
Did you know that slate is part of some of the most important structures in the United States? Slate covers both the roof of St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York and the simple but elegant tombstone for John F. Kennedy, the country's 35th president.
Care to guess the projected useful life of a typical metal roof? Although figures can vary somewhat, 50 years is a reliable projection. Some metal roofs installed during the early part of the 20th century are still going strong over 100 years later.
When you have an unusual building, you may find that dealing with the roof can be more complicated than a standard building. No matter how complex the job, we’re always ready to take on the challenge of your commercial roof.
