DOW Chemical has been one of the leaders in a solar application; solar shingles or Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System (BIPV). Backed by a $17.8 million dollar tax break, Dow launched a product that is so well designed that it seamlessly integrates with existing shingles and roofing systems. Dow is not the only company launching solar solutions…
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As emissions standards in America continue to grow more strict by the day, the cost of electricity from coal will do nothing but increase. It’s easy to see that as this trend continues rooftop solar will soon be cheaper than coal. We all know that fancy light bulbs and importing more oil from overseas won’t…
At Schulte Roofing, a roofing specialist is more than a title that we give to our salespeople and installers. It’s more than a promotion, or a buzzword, or an advertising gimmick. Our roofing specialists are the cornerstone of our installation team, acting as a direct liaison from Schulte Roofing to our valued customers. They are…
There exists a world of structural difference between commercial and residential buildings with the roofing system being amongst the most notable. Unlike residential buildings for instance, commercial buildings’ length and width call for exceptional designs to accommodate plumbing, insulation and ventilation systems on a grander scale. The evolution of roofing materials in search of superior…
There are several roofing systems which you can adopt for your Bryan, TX home, but none works better than metal roofing. This is due to the many benefits associated with this form of roofing. Some of these benefits are: Long-Lasting and Sustainable Metal roofing has the ability to survive for longer period of time even…
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…
Tax rebates are considered very lucrative way of saving hard earned money directly. Government provides many tax rebate schemes for those households who take measures to lessen the usage of electricity by either employing solar power harnessing schemes or by using energy efficient construction materials and items. CertainTeed provides scientific roofing solutions that are proven…
Wood shakes are thick, relatively rough and uneven shingles that are hand split on one (or both) sides. In this brief write-up, we are going to see how these age-old roofing materials are made, including easy tips on how you can make some for your own use or have a College Station roofer make some…
The drip edge is a piece of roofing material that is located near the gutters or roof edge. The drip edge’s primary purpose is to whisk and channel water away from your roof and into your gutters. Water flows through the gutter system and away from your home, keeping important internal roofing materials and components…
One of the most commonly asked questions in Bryan roofing is how noisy metal roofs can be. Home owners vary in how much “noise” they will tolerate. Many home owners prefer the typical raindrop sound, while other home owners would like to minimize sounds. However, depending on how noisy a home owner would like their…