Roman rooftops have a long history, starting with Greek and Phoenician architectural influences. The Etruscans also helped the romans with technological solutions like hydraulics to help build the architectural styles that we see to this day, in Rome. Roman rooftops and architectural styles were not just borrowed from other cultures, but also emerged out of…
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As the new school year starts up again, Houston area students are finding themselves inside the classroom even though summer temperatures continue to rage outside. One of the biggest costs to school budgets is energy costs. Schools require an enormous amount of square footage to accommodate the number of students. One general use facility can…
Solar roofing and technology in Bryan, TX is taking off at an ever growing rate due in part to rising energy prices and demand. As such current solar roofing installations tend to be more expensive than a traditional asphalt shingle roof. That is due to the extra mounting parts and time it takes to properly…
Green roofs must be waterproofed in order to sustain a localized ecosystem capable of supporting fresh vegetation. Roofs in general must also be energy efficient in today’s energy market to save on long term costs to the home owner. Waterproofing and energy efficiency are often thought of as mutually exclusive in the roofing industry. One…
Green roofing is a very old style of roofing. Many homeowners are rediscovering green roof benefits that have been known by humans for hundreds of years. Green roofing systems reduce storm water runoff, noise pollution, and air pollution. Green roofs also keep the entire temperature of the home cooler and provide fresh vegetation on the…
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…
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…