North Texas Energy Evaluation

A home energy evaluation is often the first step in making your home more efficient. An evaluation can help you assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate what measures you can take to improve efficiency. But remember, evaluation (commonly called audits) alone don't save energy. You need to implement the recommended improvements.

Ventilation is crucial to the life and effectiveness of every roofing system.
Attic ventilation is an important part of roofing. Proper attic ventilation extends the life of a roof and reduces problems because it minimizes the temperature differential between the attic and the air outside. Proper ventilation will remove moisture and heat from the attic. Trapped heat and moisture can raise energy costs, cause ice dams, and damage roof system components as well as structural and personal items located inside the attic where temperatures can easily reach 150° F (65° C). Condensation that forms inside attics can be caused by the use of washing machines, dish washers, bath tubs, showers, and tumble driers unless these items are properly ventilated through the roof. In some cases the condensation can be bad enough to be mistaken for a roof leak. Here are some problems associated with an improperly ventilated attic space.

Insulation becomes more important to home and business owners with each passing season. Whether to keep out the cold or keep the cool in its place, maximizing R values can pay for itself many times over the life of a building.

A material’s R-value is the measure of its resistance to heat flow. It is important to know the R-value because many states or regions require that a roof system have a minimum amount of thermal resistance on commercial, industrial, and/or institutional buildings. The way it works is simple: the higher the R-value, the more the material insulates.

North Texas Roofing estimators can offer a dizzying array of products to button up your building in every location, bringing you the greatest value and efficiency.