The most common enemy to a warm home during the winter season is heat loss that is due to the continuous reciprocal movement of air inside the house. The process of infiltration occurs when the cold winter air finds a way to move into the house and push the warm air out of the house.…
Energy Efficiency
In the past, people did not pay as much attention to the color of a roof as they do today. Since the development of reflective coating technology, more importance has been placed on these colors. In fact, roofer Houston contractors highly recommend reflective coating not only to add beauty to the entire home but to…
In a report by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), the primary reason for an increase in household power consumption is the use of central air-conditioning. This accounts for approximately 31 percent of the total energy consumed by every household. In fact, heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) is the major contributor to increased household…
The subject of Houston commercial roofing insulation is usually associated with cooling and heating costs. Repairing or replacing the insulation could be a way to make a business more energy-efficient. If a business is located in an area where there are extremes of temperature, either hot or cold, they probably are aware of the importance…
One of the most common types of roofing systems used for commercial buildings is what’s known as a low-sloped or a flat roof. The horizontal roof design is popular with Houston commercial roofing as it allows efficient utilization of space and costs less due to the fact that horizontal roofs are easier to install. Some…
Homeowners should try reducing energy costs by using a reflective ‘cool’ roof coating. A reflective coating is a type of paint that can be applied over a Conroe roof so the sunlight is reflected instead of being absorbed. The cool roof coating also helps prolong the life of the roof by acting as a protective…
Global warming may be one of the most complicated issues of all times yet is possibly becoming obsolete. A simple translation of this term is that it is a phenomenon that has caused an increase in the average global temperature due to human activities. Environmental campaigns against global warming are intensifying to combat the projected…
A different approach has been taken to reduce energy consumption by 10 to 60 percent. This meaningful action, intended to deal with saving energy in hot climates, can be achieved through the use of reflective roof coatings. These reflective roof coverings are thanks to the efforts of various roofing engineers and have made a tremendous…
Any roof is an important asset in reducing energy consumption. It is essential to have the proper roof installed by a roofer Houston that is environmentally friendly, energy efficient, sustainable and can help save money, especially with today’s economic climate. One of the common problems today with roofing is heat loss and heat gain due…