For some homeowners, a nice deck is all that’s needed to enjoy outdoor living at its finest. This summer, however, has proven to us that this type of homeowner is becoming less prevalent. Brutal sun and heat, combined with sporadic rain storms, are driving people indoors, and air conditioning bills skyward. Everyone is searching for a solution to these issues and we here at DeckTec know that the solution is a roof cover.

How can a roof addition lower monthly heating bills?

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To understand the answer, we must first break the problem down into some of the more common parts. First, let’s look at how sunlight affects the home itself. When sunlight falls on the side of a home, its radiant energy heats the wall and warms the interior space. This effect is increased if there are any windows are present on these sides as the sunlight can now enter the rooms, bypassing any insulation. This is why blinds and curtains are so effective at cooling off a room; they provide a barrier to block the sunlight.

The next factor that needs to be considered is the material in the lawn; this includes, plant life, stone and concrete, and decking. Plant life is by far the best material to have around your home as it does a great job at scattering reflective radiant energy and doesn’t absorb much heat. Conversely, stone and concrete is one of the worst, for heating, as it reflects radiant energy into the home and absorbs, and retains heat for hours after the sun sets. In-between plants and stone are decks. Decks still reflect energy, like stone, but, depending on the material, they do not retain heat for as long as stone and can cool in as little as 15 minutes after the sun sets. The exception to this, of course, is synthetic materials, like Trex, which will heat to extremes, and retain that heat for long periods of time.

With these facts in mind, you can see how important it is to remove sunlight from the home as much as possible. You will enjoy lower heating costs, as well as more time outdoors. Tell us about your needs for lower heating bills. Call (303) 277-1550, and setup your consultation today.