Business owners know hot days are likely to be slow business days (unless you’re running an ice cream shop!). On blistering hot days, most people try to avoid going outside, and employees’ productivity levels are likely to plummet because of the scorching heat. To make matters worse, these problems are compounded by the urban heat island effect.
To counter the heat, business owners usually crank the air conditioner up, but this increases their power bills. Luckily, there are more cost-effective ways to counter the heat. Royal Roofing Construction, one of the top roofers in the state, lists some of them below.
The Urban Heat Island Effect
Concrete can absorb a lot of heat, and with buildings so close to each other in cities, their surfaces often become hotter than the air itself. This results in pockets of heat around the city.
Now, you may not have control over these environmental factors, but the heat absorbed by commercial and residential roofing systems can be reduced by installing cool roofs.
Cool Roofs
Cool roofs reflect light instead of absorbing it, reducing the amount of heat that’s absorbed by your building and lowering your power costs. Dark colors absorb more heat, while lighter colors reflect light. As such, you can choose to paint your roof a lighter color, or to get more protection from the heat and UV rays, you can install a roof with reflective coatings. Cool roofs can also help reduce the wider urban heat island effect, as they reduce the amount of heat that’s being transferred to the air. To make sure you’ll get to enjoy all the benefits of a cool roof, only hire an experienced contractor.
Royal Roofing Construction, a BBB-accredited contractor with over 30 years of experience, offers a wide range of premium roofing options and gutters. To get a free estimate, call us at (714) 909-0567 or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Santa Ana, CA, and nearby areas.
