SPRAY FOAM ROOFING
Energy-Saving, Structure Strengthening Spray Foam Insulation
CHOOSING THE RIGHT
ROOFING SYSTEM
So, you’ve come to a juncture where you need a new roof and are looking for prospects. Fixing leaks after the leak is becoming a rather irritating part of your job description. Should you continue the short-term gain of fixing leaks, or should you invest in a more cost-effective, long-term option? The first question I have for you is, how long until you plan to retire? The second question I have for you is, how open are you to making changes in how you do things? When it comes to spray foam roofing systems most people aren’t open to change and just install the same roofing system they’ve had on for years. But for anyone to change, clear benefits need to be there.
Let me elaborate on this…
UNDERSTANDING
SPRAY FOAM R-VALUE
Spray foam has the highest R-value of any commonly used roof insulation. Here are the average R-values for some common roof materials
- Spray Foam: 6.6 per inch
- Metal: 0.00 per inch
- BUR Gravel: 0.34 per inch
- EPS Insulation: 3.85 per inch
- Polyiso: 5.5 per inch
- BUR Smooth: 0.24 per inch
- XPS Insulation: 5.0 per inch
R-value is the capacity of an insulating material to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more significant the insulating power.
The higher the R-value, the less heat or cool air that will pass through. Higher R-value = less HVAC use = lower energy costs.
Total payback of your new roof usually occurs in less than ten years through savings in heating and cooling costs.
The higher the R-value, the less heat or cool air that will pass through. Higher R-value = less HVAC use = lower energy costs.
Total payback of your new roof usually occurs in less than ten years through savings in heating and cooling costs.
