For Reduced Energy Costs, Try a Reflective Roof Coating

A reflective roof coating is applied to roofs to help reflect more sunlight from the surface, thus reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the structure. Also known as cool roofing, these roof coatings are available in a number of colors, surfaces, and thicknesses and can make a huge difference when it comes to saving money on energy costs and usage. On top of that, they also aid in creating more comfortable indoor environments, and play a role in prolonging the life of roofs and roofing materials.
Cool roof coatings work to keep your home cool in two distinct ways. The first is by solar reflectance, or the coating’s ability to reflect sunlight away as soon as it hits your structure. Instead of absorbing the sunlight and heat like a traditional roof, a cool roof reflects the light and heat away from your home, keeping your home cooler in the process. The other way that cool roofing helps to keep your home cooler is through thermal emittance. These roof coatings are now made with special materials that increase your roof’s thermal emittance level, or your roof’s ability to radiate absorbed heat back into the atmosphere instead of down into your home. It’s this potent combination of high solar reflectance and thermal emittance that make these roof coatings so effective at keeping your home cool and your energy costs and usage down.

Trendy Slate Roofing

Roofs don’t often come to mind when homeowners think of trendy remodels. The aesthetic of roofs are all curb appeal because no one is going to stand inside your living room, warming themselves by the fireplace, and compliment you on how nice your roof looks. There are other beautiful features of your home’s interior that will have their attention once they are indoors. But don’t overlook this area of your curb appeal. It might have more value that you might imagine.
Slate tile roofing is the hottest thing in roofing today, as it has been for quite some time. Slate is one of those odd trends that isn’t really a trend but more an idea that has finally been realized, like hickory flooring. The pet rock feels like a trend. So do Lava Lamps. Slate roofs do not. However, there is no reason to debate the semantics. What’s great about this new deserved attention is that slate roofs can last fifty years or more. It is a comforting thing to install and never have to replace your roof again.

Expertly Crafted Doors from the MD Roofing Professionals

HomeTech has the privilege of being both a certified Maryland roofing company and a certified installer of top-of-the-line doors from Pro Via. Beautifully crafted and energy efficient, replacement doors from Pro Via will increase your curb appeal and resale value while decreasing your energy costs. Installing doors from Pro Via is the reason HomeTech is the Columbia roofing contractor that Maryland residents also turn for energy efficient replacement doors.
The doors that Pro Via produces and we install are designed to provide Maryland homes with further structural strength and security with superior energy efficiency. The less energy that escapes through your door, Maryland, the less money you will have to spend to produce energy. Plus, the front door of your home is the first thing that most visitors will notice, making it vital to their first impression of your home.

Metal Roof vs. Asphalt Shingle Roof: The Complete Guide

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ASPHALT SHINGLE AND METAL ROOF?
Asphalt shingle roofing is a dominant material for residences. However, metal roofing is surging in popularity as more aesthetic options become available. Now, there are metal shingles and panels that imitate materials like slate, tile, wood shake and even asphalt.
It’s important to navigate the pros and cons of each material before you decide which to use because this is a significant and long-term investment. Below we compare the two side-by-side in categories such as cost, durability and return on investment.

How to Use the Sun to Lower Your Energy Costs

Constantly rising energy costs are taking a toll on the wallets of all Maryland homeowners. Paying to heat and cool your home year ‘round is an expensive venture, and the structure of your home could be hemorrhaging your hard earned money. That is where HomeTech comes in. Our Maryland solar roofing service is designed to immediately and dramatically decrease the amount of energy that you need to pay for, all by harnessing the natural energy produced by the sun.

 As one of the leading solar roofing contractors in Frederick MD, and all of Maryland, HomeTech installs solar roofing for purposes beyond just saving you money, however. We also believe we have a responsibility for our environment, and that by installing solar roofing, Maryland, we are just doing our due diligence. We take great pride in providing solar roofing to homes all over Maryland, from Columbia to Silver Spring. Roofing is our passion, and solar roofing is just another reason that HomeTech is the roofing company in Maryland that home and business owners trust first.

Roof Leaks in Heavy Rain - What To Do About It

If your roof leaks during heavy rain…
It’s important to find the cause of the problem.
As soon as possible.
So the roof leak can be fixed before more damage occurs.
Today, we’re going to help you identify what may be causing your roof leak and look at possible remedies.
It’s important to understand.

Identifying Hail Damage to Your Roof

Are you aware that during a hail storm more than just your vehicles are potentially vulnerable to damage and future repairs? When hail hits, it can damage the roof or covering of your home as well as other personal property. Although hailstorms can be destructive, the amount of damage can vary greatly. Following are some factors that affect the type and degree of damage that may be impacted by a hailstorm, as well as a guide on how to identify hail damage to different types of shingles and roofing materials.

  • Wind – During a hailstorm, wind direction and wind speed can vary. Changes in wind conditions can affect the location and severity of hail impacts.
  • Size and density – The size of the hailstones can affect the degree of damage, if any, to your property. A hailstone can be as small as a pea, or as large as a softball. Most hailstones do not have smooth edges, which can impact the type of damage they cause.
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