How Cool Roof Solutions Are Installed
Cool roofs reduce indoor temperatures, improve energy efficiency, lower home and business costs, and contribute to local environmental and climate benefits.
Cool Roof Solutions why has mass adoption remained elusive when the advantages are clear? Some of the barriers include a lack of public awareness, funding issues, durability concerns, and the winter heating penalty (you want heat gain when it’s cold). But one fundamental reason is that not enough households see the value.
A cool roof’s light-colored coating or reflective granules reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it, keeping your house and neighborhood cooler. This is in contrast to traditional roofing materials, such as asphalt shingles, that absorb sunlight and raise building and neighborhood temperatures. These elevated temperatures create a “heat island effect” that triggers extra air conditioning use, resulting in high electricity bills, excess greenhouse gas emissions, and increased health risks for residents.
Choosing the Right Roof for Your Property – Insights from Cool Roof Solutions
Roof installation is generally done during the spring, summer, or fall when outdoor temperatures are moderate. This helps minimize disruption to the structure and residents. It’s also a good time to inspect your home and address any problems before the work begins.
The first step is to remove the existing roofing materials down to the bare decking. For a typical asphalt shingle roof, this means stripping the old shingles with a shingle fork or unscrewing and prying off the metal panels section by section. The crew will dispose of all the old materials and clean the area before installing the new roof. The new materials will be laid on top of the existing roof’s underlayment, and flashing is applied along the edges to seal any gaps or cracks.
Cool Roof Solutions
6835 Rd 60, Willows, CA 95988, United States
(530) 520-4274