This is what The Cool Roof Rating Council is saying about the benefits of cool roof technology: increased occupant comfort, especially during hot summer months reduced air conditioning use, resulting in energy savings typically of 10-30% decreased roof maintenance costs due to longer life of roof Cities can be 2° to 8°F warmer than surrounding [...]
The Importance of Regular Gutter Cleaning Without a gutter system, rainwater will stream down the sides of a building, creating pools of water on the ground, which can cause erosion in foundations, and even flooding in basements and crawlspaces. Clogged gutters also prevent the smooth flow of water on its journey away from your home, [...]
What is Home Performance? Home performance involves a whole house/building approach to solving the energy efficiency problems and health related issues of a building. Through the use of special diagnostic equipment, a home performance contractor will evaluate the different components of a building that contribute to energy usage, air quality and occupancy comfort level. [...]
Ridge Ventilation Systems / NFVA Formals: The Year Round Benefits of Proper Attic Ventilation What's the purpose of attic ventilation? It seems like an simple question, easy enough to answer. Unfortunately, all too often, that’s not the case. Most homeowners and even some experienced builders and contractors believe the purpose of attic ventilation is to [...]
One of the services ACS Roofing offers is Bee Colony Removal. Bees get in the crevices of homes and sometime the siding has to be removed. Contact us today to learn more about our bee colony removal and relocation service. Why we need to protect our Bees: For the past few years honey bees have [...]
Rain barrels can be purchased from many home improvement stores or online locations. There are many choices and sizes. According to the U.S. Geographical Survey, the average American uses 80-100 gallons of water a day. The demand for fresh water supply in most parts of the earth has never been as great as it currently [...]
As part of our sustainable building philosophy, ACS Roofing Company encourages everyone who needs a new roof in the Sacramento area to seriously consider the benefits of this technology. Following are some of the common questions we are asked: What is a Cool Roof? A cool roof reflects solar energy and emits stored [...]
