Energy Efficient Commercial Roofing Systems

From an energy efficiency perspective, roof technology has not progressed substantially in hundreds of years, but that is changing with the use of active thermal mass components, reflective pigments and coatings, subventing, radiant barriers and other novel techniques being design and installed by FCandSons Roofing Inc.

Your business may be costing you money by using more energy than necessary. Luckily there are many things we can all do to improve our building's Energy Efficiency and lower energy bill. Energy-efficient roofing systems can reduce roof temperatures significantly during the summer, and thus reduce the energy requirements for air conditioning.

Consider metal

Energy Efficient Metal Roof and Restoration Metal roofs are more energy-efficient than shingles. Metal roofing is typically made from aluminum, copper, or steel, and you should ensure that your roofing is lead-free. Metal does not have the kind of heat-absorption qualities shingles have, so it will absorb and radiate less heat into your building. In fact, the right color metal will actively reflect sunlight, keeping your building cooler in hot summer months when the sun is most intense. Metal roofing also stands up to the elements better than shingles typically do, it's the best for rainwater catchment systems, and snow slides off it easily. Don't replace your metal roof, restore it with FCnSons Roofing and Weatherproofing professional restoration process Our state of the art commercial roof repairs are 1/3 the cost of a new roof, most restoration costs can be fully deducted in the same year, and our repair system applications are fully warranted. To learn more about FCnSons Commercial Metal Roof Restoration process, please call (562) 927-2310 or contact us NOW!     *          *          *        *          *          *

Reflective coatings

To make your shingled roof more energy-efficient, brush a reflective coating on. Uncoated shingled roofs typically absorb around 80% of the sunlight that hits them, heating your building in the summer and driving up your air conditioning bill. A coated roof, however, can reflect about 80% of heat, giving you significant energy savings.

Clay and slate

Two natural materials that make excellent green roofing choices, clay and slate are both energy-efficient, can be disposed of without pollution, and are much less toxic than shingles. Corrugated clay tiles encourage air flow on the surface of the roof, keeping the building cool in the summer. However, hail will shatter it, which is why it's typically only used in warmer climates. Slate is far more durable, it can last up to 100 years with minimal maintenance. Slate can also be reclaimed and recycled.

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV)

This is a roofing system that's coated with a film that converts sunlight into electricity, a solar-power coating for your roof. This system uses tiles or shingles, and the electric current flows on the edge of the roof. The tiles look like slate, and can be installed by FCnSons Roofing, an electrician will also be needed to hook the solar-energy system up to your building's electrical system. The charge it generates isn't huge, about 1 kilowatt of energy per 100 square feet of tile but considering the surface area and your energy daily requirements you might end up saving some good money over time.

The right roof for your building depends on your budget, commitment to conserving energy, your climate, and the design of your building. Green roofs, solar coating, and different types of commercial roofing systems are among some methods of making your roof more eco-friendly, but you can go a long way toward making your building less polluting and more energy-efficient simply by choosing a non-toxic roofing material that doesn't need to be replaced often and can be recycled. This keeps toxic roofing materials from filling landfills, and does a lot to improve not just your energy bill, but your environment as well.