Even Seattle is Going Solar

So many industries are going solar. The interesting part about this article is that even in Seattle where it is cloudy 201 days of the year, they are installing solar panels and generating their own electricity. This article talks about how it doesn’t really matter how much sun your area gets, you can still benefit from generating your own energy through solar panels.

Here is the article link: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g58_wEY4JKhZ5JcDAK0bONKbHNvAD9IN2T7O0?docId=D9IN2T7O0

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Khol’s is going solar!

Here is an article showing how Khol’s is going solar! They plan to be completely carbon neutral by the end of 2010. Inspiring isn’t it? It is amazing how much their business is saving on electrical costs by generating their own electricity: $50 million! You can save, too.

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2010/09/kohls_unveils_100th_rooftop_so.html

Have a great day!

Tara Thornock

Roofmax

www.roofmax.net

Very Cool…A Solar Powered Plane!

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.f07438c3b0f6da120100532927643de2.6b1&show_article=1

This is a link to a very cool article about a solar powered plane. Solar is just so cool! Enjoy!

Tara Thornock

Roofmax

www.roofmax.net

Check Out Our New Video!

We now have our new Diamond Certified video! They did a great job and we are excited to be able to share it with you all! Enjoy!

Hope you have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

Sincerely,
Roofmax
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New Business Card!

We have been working on implementing our new logo…new truck wraps, new yard signs, new shirts, and new business cards. Well, I just finished the new business card design and thought I’d post it here. Raul is the lucky one that gets the first batch. We are really loving the red and green colors. And solar is really kicking off! We have had a bunch of solar appointements this week! It is certainly cathing fire! Anyway, here is the new design. Hope you like it!

Here’s the front (of the general card) and the back…they’re not really this bright! Promise!

Tara Thornock

Roofmax

www.roofmax.net

The Yearly Meeting…Starting off 2010 with a great start!

Roofmax employees held their annual yearly meeting at Marie Callender’s last Friday. It was a great meal! Good pie! But, far more exciting was looking back at 2009′s triumphs, challenges, firsts, and growth. We have set new goals and are determined to continue to bring you the best service possible. We are so grateful for our past customers and are excited to help and work with new people this year. Roofmax is committed to being the best roofing contractor, best at roof repairs, and best solar installer in the industry. New customers, new products, and new technologies, here’s to a great 2010 to you and to Roofmax!

Tara Thornock

www.roofmax.net

It’s a new year and a new decade! Our New Year’s Resolution…

Can you believe it is 2010?! I Remember waiting anxiously as a 13-year-old girl for the lights to blow out and the world to come to a halt when 2000 came. Funny how I braced myself for the Y2K hype and nothing happened (and magnetized by the 13 year olds that didn’t have a clue)! But now, 10 years later, it continues to amaze me how times change.

One of the biggest changes has been the rise of social marketing. Facebook, Twitter, Digg, LinkedIn, Delicious and blogs are just a few of the innumerable social marketing sites on the web today. There are so many ways to communicate on the web and so many people use it as a source of expression. For a time, this blog was simply used to post news and articles that we thought would be of interest and benefit to our customers. We will still use it for that. However, we are also hoping to spend more time actively contributing to the conversation. It’s our New Year’s Resolution!

So we ask, what are you talking about? What are your roofing and solar questions and needs? What are your roof repair needs? We have many skilled roofing and solar estimators in the office that can help answer your questions and concerns. Please also visit our website at www.roofmax.net (newly designed, by the way!), our Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Concord-CA/Roofmax/195005836216?ref=ts, and our Twitter page at http://twitter.com/Roofmax. We know you are out there! We are excited to hear from you and start the conversation!

Again, wishing you the very happiest New Year,

Tara Thornock

Roofmax

www.roofmax.net

ENERGY: So you want to install rooftop solar? A handy guide

This is a great resource if you are considering solar panels on your roof. The beginning is quoted. Follow the link to read the rest of the article.  

By ERIC WOLFF – ewolff@nctimes.com | Posted: Saturday, December 26, 2009 8:00 pm

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Residential solar power is most definitely moving out of the fringes. Maybe it’s not all the way to popularity yet, but now that even Lowe’s and Home Depot are selling solar panels, the industry can safely be said to be dipping a few toes into the mainstream.

Between July 1 and the end of November, San Diego County alone had issued 469 permits for rooftop solar, already more than the 432 it issued in the entire 12 months preceding.

For anyone watching a smug neighbor gloat over low electric bills, or who’s watched one too many showings of Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth,” here’s a guide for how to decide if the sun has finally risen on your solar panel ambitions: “

To read more follow this link: http://www.nctimes.com/business/article_18ee6a66-3bbc-55c6-8a0c-a7280aab07e5.html

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Roofing Companies: 4 Roofing Projects to Leave to the Pros

With so many building and home repair companies out there it’s hard to know who does what. Read on to find out what roofing companies do and what they can do for you.

Roofing Companies Install New Roofs

From residential roofing to commercial projects, roofing companies install new roofs. When there is new construction or a remodel, the roofing company will come in and install the entire roof. This can include everything from installing the trusses to framing the roof to laying the tar paper and installing the shingles. Though not many individuals have the need for complete roof installation, roofing companies that have the experience and knowledge to do so may be ones to look at when the time comes to research roofing companies for your own use.

Roofing Companies Repair Roofs

Roof repair is something all roofing companies do. Roof material will sometimes become worn or weathered, including warping, leaking, and missing shingles, and will require repair. Some contractors don’t like to do repairs. Many think that there is often the chance for continued decay or failure in a roof that requires repair in one place. For this reason some roofing companies may recommend replacement over repair. However, many residential roofing customers prefer repair over replacement for reasons of cost and expense. Good roofing companies can evaluate a roof to determine the damage and if repair or replacement is the best strategy.

Roofing Companies Replace Roofs

Roof replacement is the primary job of roofing companies. They spend most of their time replacing roof material on mainly residential roofing. They have many roof material options including a variety of shingles, tiles such as slate or ceramic, and even metal roofing. Because a roof is basically the umbrella that protects a home it is one of the most important parts of a house. Due to natural occurrences, such as hail, wind, and snow, and the debris that can pile up as a result of any of those, roof replacement is a common occurrence. Roofing companies also do roof replacement due to aging and wear and tear on average residential roofs. Damage from nature and age can cause leaks, and leaks can cause extensive interior damage and roof replacement is key to preventing them. Having a good and reliable roofing company evaluate your roof by doing a visual examination can help you decide if roof replacement is necessary in your situation.

Roofing Companies Can Install Solar Panels

Something relatively new to roofing companies is solar panel installation. Due to the recent concern for the environmental impact of conventional heating and energy sources, many people are turning to solar power for their homes. Roofing companies can install solar roof panels to residential roofing projects that can help generate enough energy to power an entire home. Though this type of project used to be done primarily by specialists, many roofing companies are now able to include solar panel installation into a residential roofing project plan.

Affordable housing units in Harlem will become the first green block in nation

BY Alana Casanova-Burgess
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Originally Published:Saturday, November 21st 2009, 8:38 PM
Updated: Sunday, November 22nd 2009, 12:01 PM

Water doesn’t trickle down from the right basin of Jeanette Davis‘ sink – it pours.

Puddles have formed under the kitchen cabinet of her W. 135th St. apartment, and the 58-year-old recently used a broom to evict a live rat from her neighbor’s mailbox.

“And this is what I go through every day,” she said.

But starting this winter, her building and its nine six-story companions along a historic row between Lenox and Seventh Aves. will be among the first affordable housing blocks in the country to undergo a green overhaul.

From solar panels on the roof to efficient boilers in the basement, the buildings are slated to be retrofitted with new energy-saving appliances and materials.

“We’re hoping our project will be a model for the entire country,” said Wendy Rowden, managing director for The Rose Smart Growth Investment Fund, which bought the buildings last year. The fund also got a15-year extension on the complex’s Section 8 status through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, she said.

Rowden also is hoping the buildings will benefit from federal stimulus money earmarked for such projects through the Green Retrofit Program – up to $3 million, she said.

Work on the 198 units is expected to begin by the end of the year.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2009/11/22/2009-11-22_affordable_housing_buildings_in_bronx_will_be_the_first_green_block_in_nation.html#ixzz0Xoz28qN9