Energy Efficient Roofing

Re-set instead of Re-roof to save money

Friday, September 25, 2009

The saying, "you can't have one without the other" is true in many facets of life, including roofing. Two materials are needed when tile roofing, and they wouldn't perform without each other... 1. Underlayment and 2. the Tile.

If you own a concrete or clay tile roof, chances are those products can last up to a lifetime. But that doesn't mean the house will remain water tight for that period of time. Heat, along with wear and tare, eventually breaks down the underlayment underneath the tile. Cracks and holes are created, which allows water and moisture to penetrate. Once water gets through the penetrations, it either soaks the plywood and eventually seeps through, or it travels along the plywood until it finds a gap to leak through. Either way, damage in eminent.

Weather forecasters are predicting a wet winter because of El Nino. Do we buy into the hype? Because of the studies, YES. If you do to, you're need to make sure your roof is in good shape. If you already know it's not, you either need preventative maintenance, a re-roof, or a re-set. At Patriot Roofing, we can assist you in all three.

We all know times are tough and money is tight. If you're looking to save money, a tile-reset is the way to go.

Although laborous and time-consuming, a tile re-set is a simple process. Remove the old tile and underlayment, then install new underlayment and re-install the existing tile. As a homeowner, you'll still pay for time and materials, but at least you won't be paying for a new batch of tile to cover your roof. With tile prices at roughly $5.00 to $10.00 per square foot, that's a lot in savings.

Now, we still need to install some new tiles to the existing roof. Why? because some may already be broken, or break during the process. Although we're highly skilled and careful, breaking some tiles is inevitable. We'll also have to install some new tiles throughout the valleys, hips, eaves, ridges, and rakes too. Reason being not all tiles will fit perfectly back in place after we've taken them off. So, making sure that we have the matching manufactured tiles is important. We'll have to either go to a wholesale roofing yard to see if they have the exact match, or go back to the actual manufacturer to get them. Sometimes the manufacturers discontinue product and in that case, we'll have to match with similar colors or products as good as possible. As many of you know, tile does fade so blending the newer tile with the faded is to be expected. Since we are cosmetically concious, you can rest assured knowing, we'll make the roof look as good, or better than before.

With new underlayment in place, you'll be able to sleep sound at night knowing your home is protected from the elements.

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Alternative to Hot Mop/Tar and Gravel Roofing

Thursday, September 10, 2009


On commercial buildings in San Diego County, many builiding owners and property managers choose a Hot Mop system to re-roof or re-pair their existing roof. Why?... cost, and most of the time, that's the only reason. Toxic fumes, gases, spillage, and bodily harm are all reasons why our company stays away from intalling Hot Mop roofing.
We believe there are environmentally friendly alternatives at prices lower than Hot Mop roofs. Take for example, our 'Cool Roof Coating', white reflective system. This roofing application can go over the existing Built-Up roofs and provide the owner with a sound investment in leak protection, durability, as well as a reduction in heat transfer (equating to lower HVAC bills). In a nutshell, our 'Cool Roof Coating' is an Elastomeric Acrylic Coating that; meets Title 24 Standards, is Cool Roof Compliant, Energy Star Rated, Class A Fire Rated, and come with a 5-10 year guarantee.
If you're looking for an upgraded membrane product, Thermo-polyolefin (TPO) is the way to go. TPO is the fastest-growing segment in the commercial roofing industry. TPO is Cool Roof Compliant, Energy Star Rated, meets Title 24 Standards, meets LEED Certification requirements, resists ponding water, and comes with 10 and 20 year warranties. TPO is definitely more expensive than Hot Mop roofing, but the return on investment far exceeds that of the alternatively cheaper systems. TPO reduces your carbon footprint because it is non-toxic, it reflects the sun's rays, and can be recycled at the end of it's life.
These are two products we recommend as an alternative to Hot Mop systems... we're always here to educate you in your decision process so please contact us for a complimentary consultation.

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Experts are predicting El Nino this winter

Monday, August 17, 2009

Multiple sources including the Associated Press and San Diego Union Tribune are forecasting for the 2009-10 winter season to be a wet one. The AP article written on July 9 reads,"El Nino is back".
A sign of a potential El Nino winter includes periodic warming of water in the tropical Pacific Ocean, which has increased 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit above normal in tested areas. NOAA's Climate Prediction Center also noted above normal water temperatures in other tropical regions. This slight increase in temperature can effect weather all over the world.
Researchers of NOAA admit El Nino effects can steer damaging winter storms to California, but is it probable? According to the UT, "the numbers say yes, but what do numbers know?". The UT goes on to say that because of an extremely dry decade, it is likely that California will receive a higher amount of rain this winter, even though 'mother nature probably doesn't carry a calculator'.
Being a roofing and solar contractor, our job is to provide protection from the elements pouring into one's home (pun intended). Ignoring your roof now can create pain in the future. In regards to a potential El Nino, our advice is to request a complimentary consultation. Get one of our pros out to your home to give you a bid on any of our superior services, including; re-roofing, re-setting your roof, rain-gutters, repairing your roof, and solar. Our fair bids, potential rebates, excellent service, and clean crew will make a believer out of you.
Call 888-749-ROOF (7663) or visit www.patriotroofing.com to schedule a free consultation.

Downtown Home Show a Success

Monday, August 10, 2009


From July 31st-Aug 2nd, Patriot Roofing and Solar participated in the Home Show and Green San Diego Expo. It was held at the Downtown Convention Center and it brought in many homeowners. Our booth was extremely visual and allowed homeowners to get a feel for the type of company we are. Their interest was peaked with our displays of solar integrated panels, clay and concrete tiles, polyurethane shingles, gutters, and fire-resistent vents. Dr. Fix It of KCBQ AM featured our company on the air throughout the weekend which was an added bonus. Our experienced employees were there to answer any questions and set up appointments for homeowners interested in our free consultations. We look forward to participating in many more Home Shows to come. The next Home Show is in Del Mar from October 16- October 18. We'll see you there.

NOTE: If you can't wait for the next home show, call us at 888-749-7663 for a free consultation. You can even visit our showroom at the Home Ideas Center off Miramar Road next to Mor Furniture. Call for details.

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White roofs reduce energy usage

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

US wants to paint the world white to save energy
Posted Tue May 26, 2009 12:45pm PDT
Yahoo! Green

US Energy Secretary Steven Chu... said Tuesday the Obama administration wanted to paint roofs an energy-reflecting white, as he took part in a climate change symposium in London.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Chip Somodevilla)
LONDON(AFP) (AFP) - US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said Tuesday the Obama administration wanted to paint roofs an energy-reflecting white, as he took part in a climate change symposium in London.
The Nobel laureate in physics called for a "new revolution" in energy generation to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
But he warned there was no silver bullet for tackling climate change, and said a range of measures should be introduced, including painting flat roofs white.
Making roads and roofs a paler colour could have the equivalent effect of taking every car in the world off the road for 11 years, Chu said.
It was a geo-engineering scheme that was "completely benign" and would keep buildings cooler and reduce energy use from air conditioning, as well as reflecting sunlight back away from the Earth.
For people who found white hard on the eye, scientists had also developed "cool colours" which looked to the human eye like normal ones, but reflect heat like pale colours even if they are darker shades.
And painting cars in cool or light colours could deliver considerable savings on energy use for air conditioning units, he said.
Speaking at the start of a symposium on climate change hosted by the Prince of Wales and attended by more than 20 Nobel laureates, Chu said fresh thinking was required to cut the amount of carbon created by power generation.
He said: "The industrial revolution was a revolution in the use of energy. It offloaded from human and animal power into using fossil fuels.
"We have to go to a different new revolution that can severely decrease the amount of carbon emissions in the generation of energy."

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20 No or Low Cost Green Building Strategies

Friday, May 8, 2009

No or Low Cost Green Building Strategies

1. Design and install low water use landscapes
2. Orient home to get the most of natural lighting
3. Install carbon monoxide detectors
4. Install overhangs on south-facing windows
5. Don't use a/c
6. Use hydronic heating
7. Install attic fans
8. Install whole house Fans
9. Use fluorescent lamps and CFL's
10. Use R-Value insulation
11. Incorporate Energy Star appliances
12. Install water efficient toilets and fixtures
13. Use permeable materials for driveways
14. Use concrete with 30-50% flyash
15. Use engineered wood
16. Use recycled insulation, drywall, and carpet
17. Use low or no VOC paint
18. Use formaldehyde-free coatings in cabinets and counter tops
19. Vent range hood exhaust to outside
20. Choose a light-colored roof or "cool roof" - of course installed by Patriot Roofing and Solar

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First PPA Agreement Signed

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Patriot Roofing and Solar is pleased to announce the first Power Purchase Agreement(PPA)has been entered into with Applied Solar, Solar Communities for an 8kW system located in Carlsbad, CA.

The home currently averages $450.00 a month in electricity charges. With the new system to be installed, the charges will be reduced to $263.00 per month over the next 20 years which at the minumum, will yield an overall savings of $45,000.00 should SDGE rates remain the same. However, over the last 30 years, the San Diego utility has had significant price increases each year which historically could amount to as much as an $80,000.00 savings over the same period of time.