ENERGY STAR FAQ

What are the benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified roof products?Benefits of ENERGY STAR qualified roof products include:

Saves Money and Energy: According to EPA, about $40 billion is spent annually in the US to air condition buildings — one-sixth of all electricity generated in a year! ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings, and can reduce energy bills by up to 50 percent.

Downsizes Cooling Equipment: A reflective roof can reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15%. As a result, the home or building owner may be able to purchase a smaller, more efficient, and less expensive cooling system.

Decreases Pollution in Urban Areas: Reduced energy demand means less burning of fossil fuels, which results in less pollution from power plants. Also, ENERGY STAR qualified roof products help to reduce the “heat island effect,” in which dark, heat-absorbing buildings and paved areas make the air in urban areas hotter, and more smoggy.

Increases Roof Product Life: ENERGY STAR qualified roof products maintain a more constant temperature and reduce thermal shock, which occurs when cool rain hits a hot roof, causing a sharp drop in temperature. During temperature changes, a roof expands and contracts, causing stress and degrading the roof.

How much can businesses expect to save by installing ENERGY STAR qualified roof products?

Energy savings from installing ENERGY STAR qualified roof products will depend on the geographic location and climate where it is installed, existing insulation levels in the building, the type of roof it replaces, the type of roof installed, and how well it is kept clean and maintained. In general, cooling energy savings can be as high as 50 percent. Additionally, a reflective roof can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 to 15 percent. As a result, building owners may be able to purchase smaller, less expensive HVAC systems.

How can I find ENERGY STAR qualified roof products?

The ENERGY STAR label will appear on roof product packaging and advertisements. If you are installing or replacing a roof on a commercial or residential building, be sure to ask your roofing contractor or manufacturer about ENERGY STAR. Find a list of ENERGY STAR qualified roof product manufacturers.

For answers to more questions, and more detailed information visit their website at: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=roof_prods.pr_roof_faqs#s6

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"Cool Roof" from GAF

The benefit of solar reflectance and thermal emittance is based on simple science. Dark materials absorb a greater amount of heat than lighter/white materials. A typical asphaltic black roof absorbs 70% or more solar energy than a "cool roof". On a sunny, summer day, a black roof can reach temperatures in excess of 170°F. On the same day, the highly reflective GAF Cool Roof can be as low as 110°F.
A typical asphaltic roof can absorb 70% or more of the sun’s damaging ultra violet rays – A GAF Cool Roof can reflect up to 85% of the sun’s damaging ultra violet rays and heat

http://www.gaf.com/Content/GAF/COMM/CULRUFCENTRAL/CoolRoofCentral_POP1.html

Our Favorite Testimonials:

"We have been working with Clark's a long time and have full confidence in them... In fact, I would personally vouch for their integrity."

Mark Shaffer Architect / Construction Specialist

"The roof, now complete, looks beautiful, the dark gray material against the perpetual light gray sky of Taholah, is quite a sight!"

Alvin JosephyProject Manager from KMB Design Group

Solar Panel Roofs from Sika Sarnafil!!!

Photovoltaics:

Sika Sarnafil Membrane Part of Flexible Solar Panel Array SystemTechnology advances in thefield of photovoltaic (solar) panels has recently made it more economical forbusiness to incorporate solar power into their roofing system. Solar Integrated Technologies, a subsidiary of Southern California Roofing, has found a way tointegrate the best of two industries – flexible solar panels and quality roofing systems. Their new SR-2001 roof system is comprised of Sarnafil’s 60-mil single-ply thermoplastic EnergySmart Roof® membrane and flexible photovoltaic panels manufactured by Uni-Solar.Frito-Lay chose the SR-2001 roof system to help turn its 67,000 square foot roof into an energy-generating asset.

Read a Project Profile about this exciting roofing project.

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Introduction

The purpose of this blog is to introduce you to Clarks Quality Roofing and our products and services. Clarks Quality Roofing has over 25 years of roofing experience specializing in Leak Repair, Re-Roofing and Roof Management. We provide our clients with a full spectrum of professional roofing services to meet their roofing needs and protect the important assets located below their roofs.

• Roof Installation Services:
  
• Maintenance and Repairs
  
• Emergency Leak Repair
  
• Roof Replacement
  
• Re-roofing
  
  

No matter the age of your roof, prevention is key. Periodic roof inspections & preventative roof maintenance are important to extend the life of your roof system. As of right now Clarks Quality Roofing is offering Roof Assessments at no charge, providing photos and a comprehensive report of the condition of your roofing system. This information is imperative for the future, and important for roof life extension.

Some examples of the Preventative Maintenance items we may discover are:

• Cracks, cuts, punctures, and other types of openings in the roof membrane and flashings that allow moisture to enter & jeopardize the integrity of the roof.
  
• Cracked sealant or caulking at walls and around penetrations should be checked to prevent moisture from entering.(Caulking only last 5 to 10 years)
  
• Drains that can get clogged with debris as well as scuppers, gutters & downspouts causing leaks, should be inspected & debris removed.
  
• Debris and sharp items can damage the roof system or clog the drain system and should be removed immediately.