Roof Repair Kansas City Contractors Clarify Claims on Energy Efficient Roofing

Figures from studies show that as of last year, 40 million dollars was spent on cooling bills alone. This translates to 16% of the total electrical power generated by the country.

Kansas, MO (prHWY.com) March 22, 2012 - Kansas City MO, - March 23, 2012 - MB Roofing Inc. - Figures from studies show that as of last year, 40 million dollars was spent on cooling bills alone. This translates to 16% of the total electrical power generated by the country. Surprisingly, the EPA claims that a huge percentage of this energy is wasted on thermal leaks found in a majority of roofs found in buildings and residential homes.

With these alarming numbers, roof repair Kansas City contractors "try to make people realize is they could be saving up to 30% off of their monthly cooling bills by simply switching to energy-efficient roofing materials," says MB Roofing Inc.

When asked about how faulty roofing can waste energy, an MB Roofing senior roofer explains: "Excess energy is wasted when solar heat is transferred through the deck and the underlayment of a faulty roofing system. The heat eventually reaches the roof space or the attic, gradually warming the other parts of the house. Then, the air conditioning or cooling system consumes more electricity in an attempt to regulate the indoor temperature. However, because there is a constant flow of warm air streaming into the house, the air conditioning system continuously tries to lower the temperature."

"This is what we are trying to stop. By encouraging our customers to use energy efficient roofing materials, not only are we helping our clients save around 15-25% off of their monthly cooling and heating bills, we also do our part in lessening our carbon footprint." MB Roofing Inc. said in an interview. "Likewise, we try our best to make sure that the materials we use carry the Energy Star Label."

Energy Star

Energy Star was established in the early 1990's as a non-profit government program which aimed to provide industry standards for energy efficiency as well as provide evaluation, and recognition for energy-efficient products and design.

It was also during the founding of Energy Star that people were becoming aware of the fast decline of the environment. As such, one of the reasons Energy Star was established was to be able to provide consumers with a way to quickly identify which products consume less energy. In doing so, the organization hoped to minimize the negative effect of greenhouse gases.

Energy Star originally dealt with electronic and electric device but has now extended its scope to construction materials, among others.

Certification and Requirements

A product undergoes a series of rigid tests before being awarded the Energy Star seal. For over 2 decades, Energy Star-certified materials have been crucial in awareness about global warming and the importance of energy efficiency. In fact, Energy Star products are efficient enough that The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 provides a tax credit for homeowners who utilize Energy Star Certified Materials.

Installation

However, MB Roofing Inc. makes clear that energy efficient roofing requires proper installation: "Any energy efficient product can only do its job if installed correctly. We've encountered homes which had inappropriately installed energy roofing materials, and it did more harm than good in helping the homeowners save money."



About MB Roofing, Inc.
An accredited company by the Better Business Bureau since 2000, MB Roofing, Inc. has consistently been rated A+ by customers. The company serves the metro areas and takes on a variety of replacement and roof repair Kansas City jobs. Its main expertise lies with asphalt composition roofing.

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