Think of Roof reconditioning as preventative maintenance. Spend 15% of the cost of a roof tear off and you can extend the life of your roof many years. This is all about making the numbers better by being proactive and using the latest proven roof technology. There are several options.

In addition there can be substantial energy savings when a highly reflective solar white surface is introduced. In a study funded by the U.S. Department of Energy at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, test results show air conditioning energy use can be reduced by up to 50% compared to a previously uncoated metallic roof surface.

Energy Star qualified roof products must pass tests to reflect more of the sun’s rays over time. This means an extremely reflective surface that will not fade and will keep performing. The impact is simple. It can lower roof surface temperatures by up to 100ºF., decreasing the amount of heat transfer into the building.

Benefits of Energy Star® qualified roof products:

• Can reduce the amount of air-conditioning needed in buildings; reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15%, reduce roof maintenance.
• Cooling equipment operates more cost efficiently.
• Increases roof life by maintaining more constant temperatures; protects roof from thermal shock of cold rains on hot roof.

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

Energy savings vary depending upon the geographic location and climate, existing insulation levels in the building, the type of surface replaced by the ENERGY STAR product, openings, and other factors, making it hard to accurately predict. However it is not unusual for a 10-15% reduction in peak air-conditioning demand.

An experiment performed for Florida Power & Light company on seven retail shops in a strip mall showed a 25% reduction in measured space cooling after the metal roof was treated.