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Bakersfield Roof Makeover By BSW Roofing Solar & Air With Raised Radiant Barrier, Insulation & GAF Grand Sequoia®Shingles
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).
Evaluating Solar Electric Systems
Evaluating Solar Electric Systems
Do solar electric systems really work for the average person? that is a tough question to answer. usually speaking, though, it depends on how much exposure you’ve got to the sun, how much the system you are considering costs “out of box,” and the permits that you are going to need to get it started in your area. you must also think about how much energy you really use, whether you can reduce that consumption, and how long it’ll take you to pay money for the system you’re considering installing.
Solar energy systems generally work well and save money for people that have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky for much of the day, year-round. you may even have to see if your roof is big enough to accommodate the system.
Solar electric systems are also known as PV (photovoltaic) systems. this is because they’ll use direct sunlight, and additionally scattered sunlight. Of course, the amount of power you {will get} will rely on how much solar power can really be gathered. due to this, PV systems work best in the southwest portion of the u. s.. that is not to say that they will not work elsewhere, however you may ought to ensure, before buying, that you can get enough sun exposure to create the system cost-efficient.
Any provider of solar electric systems can measure your site to make sure that there’ll be enough solar energy to satisfy your needs. they’re going to think about where you’re geographically, and also the tilt of your PV modules.
As to cost-effectiveness, you will need to think about both what you pay for the system, and the price of operating it. These factors include your system parts, the scale of the system, whether it’s connected to the grid or off-grid, and how much sun you get at your location.
Before you select from the solar electric systems that are available, you must take a look at your energy consumption. Gather up your utility bills for the past year, and think about your consumption trends. you’ll likely determine a couple of habits – leaving lights on for a long time when the days are short, doing laundry at times when energy costs are high, and so on. Once you see where you are wasting energy, you’ll need a good idea of where you’ll be able to save cash. If it’s like you are doing everything right, however you are still not excited with what you are spending for electricity, then you’ll be a good candidate for solar energy.
