If you name an architectural style, San Francisco is likely to have it. Italianate mansions, Queen Anne Victorians, Spanish style villas, Art Deco apartments—all can be found within the city limits. Regardless of the style of house, there is one constant in new San Francisco roofing projects: making your home energy efficient.
One of the newest trends in San Francisco roof construction is the addition of solar panels. San Francisco has a solar map website where you can see how much solar energy is being created by various photovoltaics around the city. The website is a useful tool where you can type in your street address, and through the magic of Google Earth you can see exactly how much energy you can tap from the sun each year—and how much money you can save on your energy bill.
Another energy saving trick is to install a tile roof. Tile roofs is less susceptible to the heat, and will help your home stay cool during the summer months, and though San Francisco’s weather remains mild throughout the year, a tile roof will ensure that you’ll likely never have to turn on the AC again. For cities near San Francisco on the Peninsula and in the East Bay where the weather regularly inches into the 90’s and 100’s during the summer months, a tile roof will go a long way in terms of helping to regulate temperature. Plus tile is a low maintenance roofing material, fire-resistant, and will not rot; however, it is much heavier than other roofing materials, so be sure to check and see if your roof can support the extra weight.
Before you embark on a new roof, talk things over with your contractor and make sure they are accredited by the Better Business Bureau. Whether you decide on a green, solar, tile, or shingle roof for your home, a new roof is an expensive project. Small construction problems or cut corners will lead to more expensive repairs in the near future.
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