Energy Articles

Your Roof: Solar Power?

March 22, 2024 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Energy,Environmentally Friendly,Newsletter Articles

In today’s world, energy efficiency is more important than ever. With rising energy costs and bills, many homeowners are looking for ways to cut down their usage and save themselves some money in the process. Because your home’s roof takes up much of the exterior surface area, the standard asphalt shingle roof traps heat and… read more

Extreme Heat and Metal Roofing

August 26, 2022 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Energy,Newsletter Articles,Research

Home heating and cooling have become crucial globally; solutions that work together to move towards an energy-efficient home are increasingly valuable. One change many homeowners should consider is switching out their existing roof for a metal roof. 

5 Ways a Metal Roof Saves Money

February 25, 2022 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Energy,Financial,Newsletter Articles,Research

Yes, there is a roof that saves money. Here are just 5 ways an investment in quality pays you back while adding value to your home.  Eliminates roof replacement costs Works well with solar panel Reduces your energy costs Qualifies you for an insurance discount Reduces maintenance costs Replacement costs Metal roofing lasts longer than… read more

Solar Roofing: The future of solar power or a fad?

January 16, 2022 | Filed under: Energy,Newsletter Articles

When you hear the words “solar panels,” you might think of a field full of bright metal or an array on a neighbor’s house. These are the two most common examples, but new products from Tesla and GAF aim to change that. Can their work surpass the efficiency and longevity of a metal roof with mounted… read more

The Best Summer Roof is a Metal Roof

May 25, 2021 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Energy,Newsletter Articles,Research

When summer comes, so do the memories of childhood. Remember the heat from a boiling asphalt driveway? With bare feet, we quickly learned that you wouldn’t scorch your feet if you ran fast enough. Asphalt can’t change its nature when it comes to heat. Asphalt gets hot, and although the asphalt on that driveway isn’t… read more

Solar Panels: Make Your Own Power with the Right Roof

July 27, 2020 | Filed under: Buying a New Roof,Consumer Education,Energy,Environmentally Friendly

For many homeowners, solar panels offer opportunities to save money and make your own power. Roof Mounted Solar Panels   Roof-mounted solar panels are an excellent way to generate free power by taking advantage of space you aren’t using- the top of your home. Your roof is perfect for solar power generation: wide, smooth, and… read more