Four Ways to Save Money with Your Roof

A roofing system isn’t the most glamorous part of your building, but it’s one of the most important investments you can make. While the need of a quality roof is readily apparent, protecting your building envelope from the elements, many building owners and managers do not fully recognize that choosing the right system, with the right options, can greatly reduce your expenses and save you thousands of dollars. We’ll discuss four proven methods for saving money with your roofing system.

Insulation
Insulating your roofing system is one of the most ideal choices for any project and is used in approximately 60% of all new commercial construction applications. Installed under the membrane as a part of the roof assembly, polyiso insulation board offers high-energy efficiency through the highest ‘R-Value’ (a measure of thermal resistance) per inch versus other insulation materials. Choosing and installing insulation at a element of your roof assembly will save you thousands throughout the lifespan of your roof.

Reflective Coatings and Membranes
Dark covered roofing surfaces as significant contributors to the ‘Heat Island Effect’. Much of the heat generated by absorbing the sun’s ultraviolet radiation is also transferred to the building interior. In our hot Florida environment, this increases your demand for power as the air conditioning system labors to maintain a comfortable climate. Study after study demonstrates that a reflective membrane or coating, a ‘cool roof’, produces energy savings, a more comfortable work environment and more importantly, a sustainable roofing solution that can prolong the life of a roofing system with proper maintenance and eliminate the necessity for expensive roof tear-off and replacement.

Photovoltaics
Also known as a solar roof, takes the power of the sun and turns your roofing investment into an energy-producing asset. A photovoltaic roofing system will reduce your energy costs and your reliance on the utility grid, providing substantial savings. The result is a system that protects the building interior from the elements while generating power for its electricity needs. Not only can you save money on energy costs but often you can also sell excess solar power into the local electrical grid. With significant tax rebates and accelerated depreciation, photovoltaic roofing is revolutionizing your roof.

Preventative Maintenance
Perhaps the best way you can save money with your existing roofing system is with proper, proactive preventative maintenance. You chance the oil in your car right? Well, preventative maintenance for your roofing system is similar, and your roof is a much larger investment than your car. By fixing little problems before they become big one (and expensive), you can add years to the life of your roof, post ponding a re-roof operation, reduce maintenance costs and reduce the possibility of water intrusion and consequential damages. Visit www.myramcon.com/preventativemainte ance.htm to discover how much you may be able to save with Preventative Maintenance.

Conclusion
A roof is a basic necessity for buildings of every type. By using any of these proven steps (or combined for a multiplier effect), you have the ability to save thousands of dollars with your roofing system and may qualify for substantial local, state, federal tax benefits