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Go Green and Save!
Did you know that your commercial roof can help you save energy and money with Ridgeworth Roofing’s Green Roofing Installation and Maintenance? You have options, and Ridgeworth Roofing is here to help.
Garden Roofing
Because of its high concentration of buildings, summertime temperatures in Chicago can be significantly higher than temperatures in surrounding areas, creating what is known as an “urban heat island.” Heat islands cause increased peak energy demand, higher energy costs, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.
Beat the heat by putting a garden on your commercial or industrial roof. Green in every sense of the word, a garden roof can reduce a roof’s surface temperature, and, as a result, reduce a building’s heating and cooling costs. A garden roof absorbs heat and helps insulate a building. As an added benefit, the vegetation in a garden roof can remove pollution and help cool the air through evapotranspiration. Garden roofs are also visually appealing and can help industrial and commercial buildings fit in nicely with suburban areas.
Reflective Roofing
When the sun beats down on a building, the roof gets hot. This heat enters the building, increasing the need for air conditioning and the energy it consumes. According to www.energystar.gov, Americans use a sixth of all the electricity generated in the United States for air conditioning, amounting to $40 billion annually. It doesn’t have to be that much. Qualified roofing products can reflect more of the sun’s rays and effectively lower your commercial or industrial roof’s surface temperature by up to 100 degrees. When less heat enters a building, peak cooling demand decreases by up to 15%.
Since 2008, the City of Chicago has required reflective roofing on all new construction as well as on any new roofing project on an existing building. Ridgeworth Roofing’s experts have extensive experience with reflective roofing. We can help you obtain your ideal reflective commercial or industrial roof system.
Solar Panels
Want to take it a step further? You can also use your commercial or industrial roof to generate electricity for your building with solar panels. Solar panels capture the energy from the sun and convert it into electricity, providing your building with clean energy. Solar panels offer the potential of energy independence and significant savings. Ridgeworth Roofing can help you harness the sun’s power with a solar panel commercial or industrial roof.
Frequently Asked Questions About Green Roofing
What are the benefits of green roofing for commercial buildings?
Green roofing can reduce a building’s surface temperature, lower heating and cooling costs, remove pollution, cool the air through evapotranspiration, and enhance visual appeal, helping industrial and commercial buildings integrate better with suburban areas.
How does reflective roofing contribute to energy savings?
Reflective roofing products can lower a roof’s surface temperature by up to 100 degrees, reducing heat entry into the building and decreasing peak cooling demand by up to 15%, which leads to significant energy savings.
What are the advantages of installing solar panels on a commercial roof?
Solar panels on a commercial roof can generate electricity from sunlight, providing a source of clean energy, increasing energy independence, and offering potential cost savings for your building.
What causes the urban heat island effect, and how can green roofs help mitigate it?
The urban heat island effect is caused by the high concentration of buildings and heat-absorbing surfaces in cities, leading to higher temperatures. Green roofs help mitigate this by absorbing heat, reducing surface temperature, and improving air quality.
Is it necessary to follow specific regulations when installing reflective roofing in Chicago?
Yes, since 2008, Chicago has required reflective roofing on all new constructions and roofing projects on existing buildings, and Ridgeworth Roofing has extensive experience to help you comply with these regulations.
