Bakersfield Roof Makeover By BSW Roofing Solar & Air With Raised Radiant Barrier, Insulation & GAF Grand Sequoia^® Shingles

When you combine a fabulous home in the Rio Bravo area of Bakersfield, CA with GAF Grand Sequoia^® composition shingle roof it equals a dramatic visual impact.

BSW Roofing Solar & Air removed an old wood shingle roof, installed raised radiant barrier, attic insulation, and a  new Grand  Sequoia^® composition shingle roof by GAF building products. The combination of these three products provides the homeowner with a roofing system for both energy efficiency and curb appeal.

Your attic can get extremely hot and cold. If you have attic air leaks and insufficient insulation, a lot of your conditioned air will escape into your attic and out of your roof. Additionally, lack of insulation means more hot and cold temperatures seeping into the home.

Radiant barrier insulation is a reflective insulation system that offers a permanent solution to reducing energy costs. Radiant barrier insulation systems reflect radiant heat energy instead of absorbing it. When temperatures start climbing, the hot rays from the sun beam down on your roof. As the roof absorbs heat from the sun, it starts to heat up your attic like an oven.

Proper insulation in the form of radiant barriers will drastically reduce the rate of heat transfer. On hot days when the sun is beating down on your roof, radiant heat from the underside of the roof causes most of your attic’s heat absorption. Radiant barriers are most effective in warmer climates with air duct located in the attic.

According to the U.S. Dept. of Energy, “radiant barriers can reduce cooling costs 5% to 10% when used in a warm, sunny climate.” It’s important to improve your  thermal insulation as well, such as blow-in fiberglass first as was done on this Rio Bravo home. Radiant barriers will work best in attics that have the proper R-value thermal resistant insulation. Radiant barrier insulation benefits include:

• Works to keep warm air in during the winter and solar radiant heat out during the summer.
• Prevents up to 97% of solar radiation.
• Reduces attic temperatures by up to 30ºF
• Improves energy efficiency and lowers utility costs, especially if HVAC and duct systems are located in the attic.
• Provides faster heating and cooling with fewer cycle times. This reduces the need for repairs and extends the lifespan of your HVAC equipment.
• Greater control over heating, air conditioning, and humidity.
• More comfortable, more precise heating and air conditioning.
• No maintenance required.
• Lasts a lifetime.

Wood shingles offer a classic look, but, if your home has a wood shake roof, you’re going to pay more for insurance. In some cases, insurers may refuse to cover a house with wood shakes. These fiberglass asphalt shingles from GAF feature over-sized shapes and large tabs that mimic the look of wood, for less. Grand Sequoia Shingles have a Class A fire rating and a 130 mph wind warranty. They come in a variety of colors for the Bakersfield region.

Contact BSW Roofing Solar & Air for a free quote today to replace your wood shake roof through bswroofing.com or email or call us at 661-327-ROOF (7663).