Now that a prolonged winter of heavy rain and snow are behind us, it’s time to look at another purpose for your commercial roof in the cities of the San Gabriel Valley: repelling heat and saving energy.
The best commercial roofing materials will repel 2/3 or more of the sun’s radiant heat so your building will absorb fewer rays and will work more efficiently than what you’ve experienced.
Garvey Roofing is a local roofing contractor in Monrovia, serving the San Gabriel Valley, using the best commercial roofing materials to keep buildings cool in the hottest days of summer and warm during the rainiest winter days.
The key to having an energy-efficient building is to have a roof for all seasons.
A roof isn’t just the outer layer that’s seen, the foundation plays a major part. What’s on the inside makes it water-tight for those winter rains while reducing heat transference from the rooftop to the interior during the summer.
Some of the materials that Garvey Roofing uses include Therma Sheet, an underlayment that reflects some of the most damaging sun’s rays back into the atmosphere. It’s known as an industry-leading thermal and moisture barrier and has been known to reflect up to 97% of radiant heat that can be transferred into an attic.
This helps reduce the surface temperature of the roof and reduces the possibility of heat transference to the interior.
Roofing Techniques
For commercial buildings with an interior drain, proper sealing is critical to reducing the chances of leaks when it rains. Thomas Garvey shows how to properly seal an interior drain on his video page.
Other techniques include placing the underlayment and roofing material so that any seams or edges aren’t compromised and protrusions on the roof like HVAC units are sealed and safe.
Airflow is critical as well. Garvey Roofing ensures proper ventilation below roofing surfaces to lessen any heat build up.
Garvey Roofing Craftsmanship
Thomas Garvey applies his knowledge of building science to the roofing industry and has worked on numerous styles of buildings during his 30 years of operating from Pasadena to Hacienda Heights and every city in between.
Garvey Roofing holds four roofing licenses including:
- Roofing
- Installation – including fire proofing and preventing leaks
- Solar
- General contracting license
Contact Garvey Roofing
Call Garvey Roofing for free estimates (626) 358-9208.
Thomas Garvey makes a unique guarantee in the residential and commercial roofing industries—all labor and materials are guaranteed so you never have to contact the manufacturer if something goes wrong.
But, as Thomas says, “when it rains my phone doesn’t ring.”
Jobs are done right the first time, every time and roofs are installed and repaired for all seasons.
