We will let you know the benefits of different materials, how we do repairs and roof replacement, why we do what we do and how the process needs to occur to avoid issues that could compromise a successful job.
There are a few factors that affect your home’s efficiency in cooling and heating. While people try to raise the temperature of their thermostat in the summer, use fans, close interior doors and whatever else to cool their homes, they are missing out on huge savings by neglecting their roofs.
Your home’s savings, in utilities, are only as good as your means of insulation and prevention from how external elements affect the interior temperature of your home. At Renew Home Designs, we will show you the many benefits your roof provides for your home—including how to save money.
Very few of our clients know how their roofs can save them a lot of money. Imagine having a roof on your home that can redirect heat away from your home, which reduces your need to constantly lower the temperature of your home. Some roofs have a high solar reflectance. This helps your home to stay cooler naturally. On a 90-degree Fahrenheit day, your roof could heat up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. On hotter days, your roof can, likewise, become much hotter. This is an issue because it affects your indoor air temperature. This heat transfers into your home even if you have insulation. You can expect to experience a 10 to 15 percent difference in coolness simply by installing an energy-efficient roof. Decreasing the surface temperature of your roof will also extend the life of your roof, which saves on repairs and replacement long-term.
Another added benefit to installing an energy-efficient roof is that it helps to reduce the overall outdoor air temperature. In a city, dark roofs on houses and buildings, along with dark asphalt, create a phenomenon called “urban heat island”. This causes the temperature within the area to be between 2 and 5 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than outside of the “island”.
Structural Integrity Preservation
Your home consists of studs, sills, struts, subflooring, rafters, ceiling joists and many other parts that are interconnected in an effort to make your home sturdy and secure. However, if water can leak into the home, it can greatly compromise the security of your home by damaging any one of your home’s components. Hiring us as your roofing company, we will inspect your roof and determine whether there are any leaks to help keep your home safe.
Mold
Mold is responsible for a large amount of sinus infections. It is also known to cause rashes, asthma flair-ups, fatigue, a decreased immune system and a host of other problems. Your roof needs to safeguard you and your home from water leaks to avoid mold growth and other issues. Some forms of mold are toxic. The first thing to do is to get your roof repaired or replaced to prevent further leaks. Schedule an inspection with us to find what you need to do. Then, you will need to have the mold removed. Some mold can be extensive and hidden from plain view. It’s best to contact a professional to have it removed.
If you are contemplating DIY removal, porous surfaces will most likely need to be completely replaced, bleach might make things worse because it can leave residual moisture, and you risk breathing in mold or its spores into your lungs when scraping it off surfaces.
The Difference with Renew Home Designs is Clear