Imagine yourself out at the beach without sunscreen. You’ll start to look like a lobster pretty quickly, won’t you? Aside from your skin turning red, you’re also going to start to feel dry pretty quickly as the sun depletes moisture from your body. The sun does similar damage to our houses, which is why it’s essential to get your home ready for summer. Here’s how…
GAF Roof
The constant unending sun on roof shingles does a number on the “health” of a shingle. Over time, prolonged sun exposure makes shingles more likely to crack and become brittle; consequently, your roof’s protective barrier weakens. Installing a GAF roofing system will help lower your energy bills and save you money year round.
Consequently, by installing reflective Cool Series Roofing Shingles, you’ll reduce attic heat and lower summer cooling costs while going green.
Also….a typical roof lasts between 20-25 years. A GAF roof, our brand of choice at install at Coastal Windows & Exteriors, lasts 50+ years with a shingle defect warranty and a warranty on the entire roofing system! As a result, you’ll never need to worry about your roof’s condition for as long as you live in your home.
And since Coastal Windows & Exteriors is a certified Master Elite Contractor (only top 2% of roofing contractors in the USA fall into this category) you also get 25 years on labor warranty! (Typically one year in MA) How’s that for protection?!!
Home siding reacts the opposite of our skin when exposed to the sun for extended periods of time. Instead of becoming brighter your vinyl siding or paint will fade fairly quickly. We would love to work with you on installing our high quality vinyl siding which will not fade or warp from sunlight over time.
Choosing Your Glass
You’re paying good money to make your house cool this summer… don’t do yourself a disservice and let that cool air go right out your windows and sliding glass doors. Reducing energy loss is often the number one reason why homeowners replace their windows.
Since windows are about 80% glass, it’s essential to choose the right glass system for your home and climate. Low-E (low-emissivity) glass helps block solar heat to keep your home cooler and reduce air-conditioning usage and also minimizes furnishings to fade. Make sure your windows have a high-performance insulated glass package with Low-E glass to help further increase year-round energy savings.
Ding…Ok…class is over! Don’t let the summer sun ruin your home exteriors. Know the facts and protect your home with cool, protective energy efficient products.
I’d love to talk with you if you have any questions about creating a home that’s ready for any season. You can reach me, Stephanie Vanderbilt, at svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com or at 888.812.2783.
