Weather extremes, climate change, and energy costs are why you need a durable roof such as modified bitumen that can handle the extremes, offers a number surfacing options for aesthetic appeal, and provides energy performance. The quality, and proven performance of modified bitumen provides your building the protection it needs against the elements. In addition, when a roof coating is applied, it provides both a reduced roof temperature and a reduced interior temperature, providing energy efficiency for your building’s commercial roofing in Dallas.
Furthermore, it offers a cost effective solution for your roof. Some of the benefits of modified bitumen include:
• Provides superior weather resistance and waterproofing
• Offers a product with a proven history, and a cost effective solution for commercial roofing in Dallas
• Expands and contract with the building’s movement without cracking or tearing due to its superior flexibility
• Cold or hot application methods
• Modified bitumen is manufactured, ensuring a consistent material quality for greater reliability
• Offers numerous surface finishing options for commercial roofing in Dallas with aesthetic appeal to complement your building
• Available in one-ply or multiple-ply configurations
• Suitable for flat or low slope roofing
In the commercial sector, the largest users of energy consumption are heating, air conditioning and lighting. Furthermore, these account for about half of all energy use in commercial buildings, and each year the consumption increases. The Department of Energy states commercial buildings account for about one-fifth of all energy consumption in the U.S.
Achieving greater energy efficiency is the goal of building owner’s today. When you consider the unrealistic cost of energy, it is a reasonable expectation from business owners. Installing the right roofing material for your commercial roofing in Fort Worth is a big step in the right direction. Furthermore, there are additional actions you can take to improve your building’s energy efficiency.
Consider the following tips for lowering your building’s energy consumption:
Install energy-efficient lighting and occupancy sensors. LED lighting is the best investment for lower cost lighting. LED lighting has a long life span of as much as 20 years. Imagine how convenient a 20-year lifespan is for lighting that is difficult to reach. If the cost of LED bulbs is more than you want to spend, use them where lighting is used the most, and utilize CFL’s everywhere else. In addition, occupancy sensors turn the lights off unoccupied rooms, while turning them on when employees enter. This adds up to money saved.
Controlling solar heat gain reduces cooling loads in the summer. A cool roof can save you up to 50% on the cost of cooling. However, consider other ways that solar heat gain affects your building. When windows are a source of heat, the installation of window film is an option that reduces the passage of the sun’s heat and UV rays by as much as 99%.
Adjust thermostat settings for the season, and use fans during the summer
When natural light is available and adequate, turn off the lights, or use only what is necessary.
Purchase only Energy Star-certified products and appliances.
Ensure the HVAC system is maintenance annually to maintain peak performance, and change the filters routinely.
Inspect windows and doors, replacing cracked, missing or broken weather stripping, and caulking.
Turn off office equipment when not in use, or place in sleep mode.
Install tankless water heaters in employee restrooms, and break rooms.
Have water leaks in plumbing repaired.
If you are considering the installation of modified bitumen roofing, or other commercial roofing in Dallas, and would like additional information about how a cool roof can save you on the cost of energy, give us a call. Longhorn Construction serves the entire State of Texas with first quality roofing, and excellent customer service.
