ENERGY STAR

J. Giarnella cares about customers and we care about the environment. That is why we are authorized technicians for both Green Roofing and Cool Roofs, both of which are Energy Star rated, offering clients Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency.

 
Americans spend about $40 billion annually to air condition buildings — one-sixth of all electricity generated in this country.


Why choose ENERGY STAR reflective roofing for your building?

ENERGY STAR qualified roof products reflect more of the sun's rays. This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 100F, decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building. ENERGY STAR qualified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10–15 percent.

During building design and when your existing roof needs replacement are both excellent times to consider reflective roofing. See how much reflective roofing can reduce your building's energy costs .


How does roof insulation relate to ENERGY STAR labeled roof products?

The ENERGY STAR energy-efficiency criteria do not include a specification for roof insulation. However, in addition to reflectivity, roof insulation (measured by the R-value) plays an important role in building energy consumption for heating and cooling. The colder the climate, the greater the need for a higher R-value to ensure that less heat is lost from the building envelope. To determine the minimum R-value for a given location, refer to the International Energy Conservation Code.

And remember, saving energy reduces pollution.