In a study by Ryan Miller and the Green Roof Technology, a green roof was constructed for the NY Parks and Rec. Department with both vegetation and solar panels. This particular setup was configured so that the underlying membrane did not need to be pierced when the system was installed and attached. This particular roofing…
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Dormers are structural components of a building that appears to protrude out of the roof, usually towards the street (when viewing the front house). In College Station roofing dormers are usually accompanied by window, like the image above. Dormers are commonly installed during the initial home construction, but are often added later, to increase space…
In central and southeast Texas buildings in the summer collect a great amount of heat. Cooling and energy bills definitely show the impact of heat accumulation in a Houston roofs. Many homeowners simply resort to turning the AC on when the temperature in the house becomes uncomfortable. However, the best way to combat warmer temperatures…
Solar energy is the most popular option for energy collection at home. Some critics of solar energy feel that the collection devices, panels and shingles, are often cumbersome and not as cosmetically appealing. Initial cost is also one of the biggest hurdles to entry and self-sufficiency. However, wind provides a suitable alternative when solar is…
Recently in Houston, TX, a local town home community received some bad roofing work and has been left hanging in the wind as their calls for leaks and other issues go unanswered. For almost a year and a half after the roof was completed, issues like leaks and ventilation problems have been plaguing the entire…
The urban heat island effect is a temperature anomaly that is present on your local weather and news channels. Temperatures in rural portions of your coverage area are slightly lower than those in urban areas. This temperature difference turns cities into “heat islands”, when displayed on a thermograph. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, US…
Thanks to new technological advancements in Houston roofing, your roof does not only protect the contents of your home, but also helps you breathe easier. In fact, the technology is similar to those found in other green products. What’s more is the roofing system is self-cleaning and converts smog into fertilizer for your yard. What…
As temperatures warm around the Brazos Valley, many home owners take the opportunity to reroof their old roof for a roofing system that is more energy efficient. One of the biggest factors in energy efficiency in Bryan roofing is the ability of the roofing material to reflect solar energy. This is also tied to thermal…
During dry summer months in Texas often lead to drought conditions increase the likelihood a fire, either naturally occurring or accidental. The dry state of vegetation and building materials acts as a fire accelerant, giving the fire more fuel to burn. Most materials have a water storage capacity and generally speaking the higher the water…
Hurricane strength storms have visited southeast and central Texas in the past few years. Some of the most recent history has seen lots of College Station roofing damage. Many areas of the country are in hurricane zones, like the Gulf of Mexico. However, many homeowners do not realize that a hurricane does not necessarily dissipate…