Who is the best bay area foam roofing contractor?
I live in the California, bay area, near San Francisco (more specifically Palo Alto). Which contractor is the most trustworthy / or most experienced in the Bay Area?
We have an Eichler flat roof and we have decided we want to get foam instead of tar and gravel, bur, or rolled roofing because we want to conserve energy (and save money on our electrical bills). We read a lot of articles on Eichler network, and they have some preferred sponsors. However, we were hoping to get an answer from someone in the community who was happy with their contractor.
We are also considering our options with solar power for homes, but we don't know much about this yet, or even what it would cost. If there's a local contractor that can do both foam and solar it may be better for us if we decide to get Solar Power in the future.
So.. in summary: which Foam Contractor would you recommend, and are there any that can also do solar power roof installations?
If you are looking for a highly recommended Foam Roofing contractor, you are on the right track. First, you want a foam roofing contractor who has been consistently recommended highly by both old and new customers. If they promise a 10 year warranty, make sure they have been in business for at least 20 years! Finally, verify that they are in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. Type in the company's license number at http://www.cslb.ca.gov/ and see how long they have been in business and if their worker's compensation insurance is in good standing. Other organizations, such as Diamond Certified, go even further to interview prior customers of companies they sponsor to verify high customer satisfaction ratings. As you mentioned, the Eichler Network is another organization that actively seeks and sponsors reputable contractors. The best Foam Roofing contractors receive a lot of word-of-mouth referrals from neighbors that were happy with the work.
Only one foam roofing contractor in the Bay Area also offers solar power installations. Take a look at http://www.dura-foam.com/. Dura-Foam Solar Center is not only a SunPower Dealer for the world's highest efficiency solar electric panels, but also highly recommended by the Diamond Certified Organization, Angies List, Eichler Network, Better Business Bureau, and ValueStar. Dura-Foam Solar Center takes responsibility for the whole project by guaranteeing both the roof and the solar installation. You can check the maps on their website to see that they have done thousands of jobs in the Bay Area over the last 29 years. Their vast network of satisfied customers since 1981 is delighted to share the Dura-Foam Solar Center Experience.
In order to save electricity; you should understand that having foam installed helps save heat.
In order to save electricity take the following measures. Install newer appliances with an Energy Star rating; especially electric ranges or stoves, air conditioners, and refridgerators. Once the refridgerator is in place check the setting. If not already set; place to moderate setting. For both refridgerator and freezer. Keep the coils clean by vacuuming them about every 6 months. More if you have pets.
Unplug any chargers you may have i.e. cell phones,battery operated devices. Use a surge strip if you have multiple electronics and turn it off after use. Electricity still flows to the appliance at minimal voltage.
Use a thermal carafe' instead of letting your coffe sit on a burner.
Install compact flourescent bulbs to reduce your lighting bill up to 75%.
If you have an electric water heater; install newer aerators and showerheads that have at least a 2.2 gpm(gallon per minute) or less efficiency. Use pipe insulation on the hot supply line from your heating source.
Back to your question.You can find foam roofing in the link below.
References :
http://www.armstrong1234.com/
You definitely may want to consider using a service that connects you with a roofer. They are pretty easy and take like five minutes. Plus they basically weed out anyone that doesn't have licenses and insurance and stuff.
References :
http://www.roofing-directory.com/california/sanfrancisco/
If you are looking for a highly recommended Foam Roofing contractor, you are on the right track. First, you want a foam roofing contractor who has been consistently recommended highly by both old and new customers. If they promise a 10 year warranty, make sure they have been in business for at least 20 years! Finally, verify that they are in good standing with the Contractors State License Board. Type in the company's license number at http://www.cslb.ca.gov/ and see how long they have been in business and if their worker's compensation insurance is in good standing. Other organizations, such as Diamond Certified, go even further to interview prior customers of companies they sponsor to verify high customer satisfaction ratings. As you mentioned, the Eichler Network is another organization that actively seeks and sponsors reputable contractors. The best Foam Roofing contractors receive a lot of word-of-mouth referrals from neighbors that were happy with the work.
Only one foam roofing contractor in the Bay Area also offers solar power installations. Take a look at http://www.dura-foam.com/. Dura-Foam Solar Center is not only a SunPower Dealer for the world's highest efficiency solar electric panels, but also highly recommended by the Diamond Certified Organization, Angies List, Eichler Network, Better Business Bureau, and ValueStar. Dura-Foam Solar Center takes responsibility for the whole project by guaranteeing both the roof and the solar installation. You can check the maps on their website to see that they have done thousands of jobs in the Bay Area over the last 29 years. Their vast network of satisfied customers since 1981 is delighted to share the Dura-Foam Solar Center Experience.
References :
http://www.dura-foam.com/, http://www.cslb.ca.gov/, http://diamondcertified.org/index.html, http://www.bbb.org/, http://eichlernetwork.com/, http://www.angieslist.com/Angieslist/, http://www.valuestar.com/, http://us.sunpowercorp.com/?re=1