A new and healthy roof is the best way to stop heat from seeping into your home during the summer’s hottest days. Keep your home as cool as possible from June through October.
It begins with using the best roofing materials to reflect the sun’s UV rays back into the atmosphere.
Thomas Garvey is a roofing contractor headquartered in Monrovia and local to all cities in the San Gabriel Valley. He says what you don’t see counts and is a great place to start.
You want a home for all seasons. In Pasadena, Arcadia and other cities that means making sure as much heat as possible reflects off your roof in the summer and the warmth stays inside during the chilly months.
Your decking, underlayment, and either shingles or tile sounds old school. But the newest roofing materials keeps the UV rays away as much as possible.
Plywood decking doesn’t sound exciting, but the proper thickness and laying it flat creates a solid foundation.
Garvey Roofing can use Therma Sheet as the underlayment. It’s proven to reflect nearly all of the sun’s most harmful rays back into the atmosphere and keeps the heat from seeping into your attic.
Today’s shingles and tile options are treated with special coatings to keep temperatures on the roof as low as possible.
Here’s a glimpse into how GAF shingles are more environmentally friendly than ever:
- GAF shingles are embedded with granules that reflect sunlight, reducing heat absorption.
- UV-Resistant Coatings: A layer of UV-resistant material is applied to shield the shingles from sun damage.
- Color Options: Lighter colors are available to reflect more sunlight and minimize heat buildup.
- Advanced Formulations: The shingles are made with advanced polymers that enhance resistance to UV degradation.
Low profile vents and a low cost attic fan help draw heat up and out of the attic during the summer. The air circulation dries any attic moisture during the winter.
In the attic, Garvey Roofing will use blown in CertainTeed insulation. It fills better than rolled insulation by blocking all joists and openings.
The R rating is high and is another line of defense that stops heat from seeping through your roof, into your attic, and into your home.
Garvey Roofing can also apply a cool roof coating to offer additional coverage.
What about an old roof?
Your older roof may not be leaking during the winter. But the granules are likely wearing off and the underlayment may be gradually eroding and providing less protection than it once did.
Summer’s heat can weaken the seams and so do Santa Ana winds when they hit.
Roofing technology has improved dramatically over the years. A new roof from what seems like traditional materials can dramatically reduce utility bills.
Why Garvey Roofing
Thomas Garvey has been operating Garvey Roofing for over 30 years.
Roofing is his trade and craft and he operates with an ongoing study of building science and the latest materials.
Call 626-358-9208.
All roofing estimates are free.
Garvey Roofing also has the industry’s leading guarantee—all labor and materials are fully guaranteed for any residential or commercial roofing project.
As Thomas says, “When the rains fall and the winds blow, my phone doesn’t ring.”
