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ROOFING 101
TITLE 24 COOL ROOFS:
What You NEED to Know
by Steve Pinkus, Owner of Royal Roofing Company
hether you know it or not, glands don’t have to work as hard to keep you and you have interacted with a everyone around you cool and comfortable. By Title 24 “Cool Roof,” and you lowering attic temperatures via an energy efficient likely do on a regular basis. roof, you can save on air conditioning costs by as You may have purchased one much as 10-15% according to the Department of for your property or seen one Energy’s ENERGY STAR program.
glowing on a Google Maps satellite image, and you have definitely walked into a building with one. So what is a Cool Roof? While you might be picturing an asphalt shingle wearing sunglasses, a Cool Roof actually describes any energy efficient roof, and in our case, one that meets special building efficiency standards
mandated by the Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC).
For California property owners and managers, Cool Roofing is an area you can’t afford to ignore. Having a Cool Roof translates into real savings directly to your bank account while keeping yourself and your tenants cooler. Even more, an energy efficient roof can last 1/3rd longer, prolonging the expense of re-roofing with a reflective, snow white finish.
Energy efficient roofing materials and techniques are designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. As a result, you’ll have lower roof and attic temperatures on sunny days, which reduces the need for, and burden on, air conditioning.
That means your A/C unit, ceiling fan, and sweat
You may already be interested in buying an energy efficient roof, but based on your building’s location, you may be FORCED to get one, especially in the City or County of Los Angeles. But what if you have a newer roof that’s not due for a re-roof? A Cool Roof coating can achieve similar efficiencies and longevity, especially when paired with a roof restoration tune-up. Several options are available to balance performance and cost savings while achieving longevity and efficiency.
Equip yourself with more information so that you can make informed, cost-effective decisions for your roof. See how Title 24 Cool Roofs came into existence, where they stand today, and what to do next.
HOW TITLE 24 AND COOL ROOFS STARTED
In 1974, the California Energy Commission (CEC) was created to coordinate energy efficiency standards for buildings in California. Before then, the State was growing rapidly, and on top of that, energy consumption per person was rising over
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Roofing 101 is provided for by Royal Roofing Company and led by industry veteran and Owner Steve Pinkus. Whether you’re just getting started or already have bids in hand, you should include Royal Roofing Company in every roofing project. Royal Roofing Company has stayed in continuous business for nearly 40 years in Southern California under the same license. That’s because they only hire the “best of the best” roofers and use the finest quality materials. They maintain the highest level of business integrity, as proven by their 38-year CSLB license that stands without a single violation, citation, or disciplinary action.
For more resources or to schedule your free estimate, visit https://royalroofing.com/roofing-101/, call their office at 562-928-1200, or reach out to Steve directly at 213-305-0277 and steve@royalroofing. com. Mention “Roofing 101” to your Royal Roofing Company specialist to receive an exclusive 10% discount on your roof up to -$1,000.
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