Ventilation is essential in any building infrastructure; this vital component is the primary regulation of the movement of air inside and outside the attic space. It provides comfort to all the occupants; averts damage to other major housing structures; blocks the formation of mold; and helps control the consumption of energy. These air passages are…
Energy Efficiency
It is very common to see ventilation systems on roofs in the Brazos Valley. Most homeowners are familiar and used to the attic fans or vents commonly seen on many shingle roofs. These ventilation systems require a bit of power consumption in order to turn the rotating blades fast enough to circulate the warm air…
In Bryan, Texas and the surrounding areas, homeowners are accustomed to ventilation systems on their roofs. The hot Texas heat makes attic fans and vents extremely common on shingle roofs, but these fans must use power in order to rotate the blades quickly enough to push the warm air out of the house. To reduce…
It has been a very scientific practice that people always try to reduce the interior temperature of a house by painting the roof surface in white color. Black color is said to be an absorbent of sun’s heated rays while white color is said to repel the sun’s rays. All the dark colors are usually…
Roof ventilation systems server two main purposes: keeping the home cool during hot months and warm during cool months. Right now any central Texan and any roofer in College Station can tell you exactly how hot it is outside. Proper ventilation helps to keep your entire home cooler because it moves warm to the outside…
Most homeowners in College Station, TX are aware of normal types of insulation like fiberglass, but are not aware of spray foam insulation. This newer technology allows the insulation to be applied to the underside of the roof. Spray foam is comprised of a resin component of polyurethane and other chemicals. The term hot roof…
Besides surging in popularity every year and great esthetics, metal roofing has many added energy efficiency benefits to offer home and business owners. A recent trend in roofing is to apply paint or color to roof, also known as a painted metal roof or “cool roofing”. Most commonly associated with LEED certification programs and green…
Overhangs and shades are pretty to look at; however, they are not installed only for their visual appeal. When properly positioned and installed by a Houston roofer, overhangs and shades work as a natural indoor climate controller and can increase the house’s lifespan by protecting it from damage caused by any type of precipitation. …
When the rain and storms of spring are finally through, many people breathe a sigh of relief – at least until the next storm season arrives in the late summer. The time between stormy seasons can be effectively used to inspect roofs for damage or other kinds of problems, all of which will become worse…
Every summer, one of the main objectives is to keep homes cool and comfortable without spending a fortune. As temperatures soar, so do utility bills; trying to achieve maximum energy efficiency is an important goal for every household. Contacting a professional roofer to discuss ways to better insulate an attic as well as other cooling…