No Energy Savings From My Cool Roof – What Gives?

Okay, so you installed a cool roofing system, but since the building already had so much insulation you haven’t noticed any energy savings. What’s the point?

True. High reflectivity is a key characteristic that helps keep buildings cooler and can reduce energy usage. As much as 40% less cooling energy may be needed for buildings that have highly-reflective roofs. But even if a building is very well insulated, here are some other valuable benefits from cool roofing:

Insulation can be 25%-50% more effective

Studies have shown that extremely high temperatures reduce the effective R-value of the most widely used types of insulation (Leonard & Leonard, 2005). Cooler surfaces help preserve and keep rooftop insulation materials cooler.

HVAC equipment can operate more efficiently

Inlet air temperatures can be 5-15 degrees cooler 30 inches above a cool roofing surface compared to a black surface. Most rooftop HVAC units are designed with efficiency ratings evaluated at 95ºF (York International, 2005); rooftop temperatures on a black surface can reach 160ºF or higher, meaning that HVAC units will not operate at peak efficiency.

Substrate deterioration may be slowed by as much as 75%

Ultraviolet and infrared radiation and moisture penetration accelerate substrate deterioration. A cool roofing system will reflect this radiation and help protect the substrate (Kirn et. Al., 1994).

Ambient interior temperatures can be up to 20ºF cooler than outside

Studies of worker performance with machine operation and high physical activity reveal that productivity drops 10% at 84ºF and 38% at 95ºF (Schweisheimer, W., 1962). So even if a building is not air conditioned occupants will still notice improved comfort on hot days.

Originally posted by Duro-Last Roofing and re-posted by DK Haney Roofing.

Now Hiring - Outside Sales Reps in Texas and Louisiana

DK Haney Roofing is seeking motivated Outside Sales Representatives to join our team in Texas and Louisiana. 

 

Specifically in Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, throughout the Rio Grande Valley, Corpus Christi, Victoria, the Greater Houston area, West Texas, Baton Rouge, and Bossier City.  We are looking for people who can close sales, manage jobs, and create life long customers.

 

Opportunity to make up to 6 figures, 100% commission. 

 

Experience in roof sales/installation preferred but not required.  Interested parties should call our Human Resource Director at 817-546-2266 or send resume to amys@dkhaneyroofing.com.

DFW Door & Hardware Receives New Duro-Last Roofing System

DK Roofing starts work on DFW Door & Hardware's new Duro-Last Roofing System today.  To the left is a before shot of DFW Door & Hardware's current roof.

If your business has a roof that is in need of reroofing or repair give us a call at 866-DRY IT IN.  

If you don't know if your roof has damage give us a call and we'll send a Field Supervisor out for a FREE, no-obligation assessment of your roof.

Just roof it with DK Haney Roofing!  DK Haney Roofing is located in the DFW area of the great state of Texas.  Call today 817-546-2266 or visit us online at www.dkhaneyroofing.com.

DK Haney Roofing Works with CBS Channel 11 Studios on Roofing Project

On October 13, 2010, DK Haney Roofing rolled into the CBS Channel 11 Studios parking lot to commence work on the company’s latest roofing project.  The local CBS affiliate contacted DK Haney Roofing after discovering leaks in its current roof system which lead to their decision to replace the faltering 30,000 square foot roof.

When DK Haney Roofing sat down with CBS Channel 11 they recommended the industries leading roofing products, including Duro-Last® Roofing System, Built-up Roof Systems, and Modified Bitumen Roof System.  In the end CBS Channel 11 was sold on Duro-Last’s® Cool Zone Roofing System.

A black roof in Texas during the summer runs about 150 to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.  When the temperature outside is 95 degrees, a Duro-Last® Cool Zone Roofing System will not exceed 100 to 110 degrees.  Energy cost savings from a Duro Last® Roofing System can range from 5 to 40 percent depending on a buildings insulation, geographic location, and energy costs in that area.  CBS Channel 11 Studio’s new Duro-Last’s Cool Zone Roofing System will not only lower heating and cooling costs but will also provide a leak proof roof.  The Cool Zone Roofing System is also custom prefabricated, durable, backed by the industry’s best warranties, code compliant, and the best long-term roofing value. 

For more information about DK Haney Roofing and their services and products, call 866-DRY IT IN or visit www.dkhaneyroofing.com.

*Roofing temperatures and cost savings are estimates and may vary depending on building insulation, geographic location, and energy costs in that area.

DK Haney Roofing is Privileged to Receive Owens Corning’s Preferred Contractor Status

Owens Corning, America’s number one recognized residential roofing brand has awarded DK Haney Roofing – Preferred Contractor status. 

Owens Corning has been in business since 1938 and has continued to grow as a market-leading innovator of glass fiber technology.  As a Fortune 500 company for more than 56 years, Owens Corning redefines what is possible each day by delivering high-quality products and services to customers around the world.

In order to achieve Preferred Contractor status, DK Haney Roofing had to meet the following requirements:

• Has met the standards set forth by Owens Corning
• Is licensed and insured as required by state and local laws
• Provides the highest-quality products and customer service
• Has been in business three years under current business name
• Has passed the Owens Corning Baseline Installation Test

As a commercial and residential roofing contractor for over 19 years, DK Haney Roofing is privileged to receive Owens Corning’s Preferred Contractor status. 

DK Haney Roofing Achieves Authorized Roofing Contractor Status for GAF Materials Corporation

DK Haney Roofing received Authorized Roofing Contractor for GAF Materials Corporation (Commercial Roofing Products Division) status this week.  As DK Haney Roofing continues to grow, so does their recognition as a professional roofing company.

Founded in 1886, GAF Materials Corporation has grown to become North America’s largest manufacturer of commercial and residential roofing material.  GAF provides installers a rugged, dependable performance roofing material.  More than 1 out of every 3 residential property owners chooses GAF for their roofing project.

At DK Haney Roofing, we are proud and honored to receive GAF Materials Corporation’s Authorized Roofing Contractor status.  We pledge to insure that each customer that installs a GAF roof will receive the “best and safest choice” in roofing.

DK Haney Roofing provides commercial, industrial, and residential roofing for customers in the United States with a primary focus in Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Abilene, Denton, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio) and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City and Moore), as well as Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Louisiana.

DK Haney Roofing Donates Roofing Material and Labor to Local Fort Worth Resident

During early September 2010, local Fort Worth resident, Verdis Clark called DK Haney Roofing for a roof estimate.  Little did he know he would be receiving a much needed gift during these hard economic times.

On Saturday, September 11 at 8:00 a.m., DK Haney Roofing will arrive at Mr. Clark's home to begin installing his donated roof on the front slope of his home.  The sales rep who received Mr. Clark's call realized he didn't have the resources to complete the job and proceeded to come up with a plan.  DK Haney Roofing, a local Fort Worth business saw this as an opportunity to give back to their community and offered to supply all roofing materials and labor associated with the project free of charge.

Mr. Clark, an elderly man on a fixed income has been working with Texas Department of Family Protective Services to replace his old and damaged roof.  The City has provided support and material costs to reroof his home but during the latter half of the summer the first roofing company working on the roof stopped showing up and the job was left incomplete.

DK Haney Roofing understands the integrity associated with owning and operating a roofing business.  "In the roofing industry there are no excuses,"  commented Dustin K. Haney, CEO and President of DK Haney Roofing.  "People need roofs over their head to work, live, and play."

DK Haney Roofing Begins Work on Colorado ISD Roofing Project

On August 16, 2010, DK Haney Roofing began work on Colorado Independent School District's (ISD) roofing repair and renovations project.  The project is scheduled to be completed by the end of October 2010 and will include six school and administrative buildings, including Kelley Elementary School, Colorado Middle School, Hutchinson Elementary School, Hutchinson Administrative Building, Wallace High School, and Colorado City High School.

As a member of the Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS/TAPS), Colorado ISD was able to eliminate some of the district's project costs by avoiding the bidding process.  Additional project funding was also generated through hail damage claims.  In the end, Colorado ISD saved an estimated $800,000.

"In this day of trying to control costs, purchasing cooperatives, such as TIPS/TAPS have become very important to school districts.  The cost savings eliminated through TIPS/TAPS can then be used directly in the classroom or for some other districts need,"  commented Ronnie Kincaid, Executive Director of Region 14 Education Service Center.  "DK Haney Roofing is a qualified vendor that TIPS/TAPS members can utilize.  I have used DK Haney Roofing, and I have been very pleased with the workmanship, quality materials, and the services I have received from the entire organization."

During July 2010, DK Haney Roofing, a local roofing company in Fort Worth, Texas was awarded the Colorado ISD roofing project.  DK Haney Roofing is experienced in all types of commercial, industrial, and residential roofing systems and are also recognized as one of the top Duro-Last® Roofing contractors in the United States.  Duro-Last® is the recommended roofing material for the Colorado ISD project.  As the "World's Best Roof"®, Duro-Last® roofing system will provide Colorado ISD with leak proof roofs and drastically reduce heating and cooling costs.

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