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Solatube® – The Way to Get Natural Light for Less

Solatube® – The Way to Get Natural Light for Less

When we hear the word solar, we immediately think of significant expense and less than pleasing aesthetics. However, Solatube® Daylighting Systems are a cheaper, easier and better looking way to get natural sunlight into your home.

Garabar is proud to offer professional installation of this innovative system, which reflects light into your home without the need for any kind of electric supplementation. The Solatube® is comprised of essentially three parts; the collector, the tube and the reflector, much like a small skylight. The tubing extends down thru your attic and as sunlight shines into the collector it is distributed by the reflector installed on ceiling. The flexibility of the system allows once dark areas of the home, such as bathrooms, stairways, hallways or windowless rooms, to get a great deal of natural light. This saves on the expense of electrical lighting and the Solatube® does not create indoor heat like many skylights would, preventing added strain on the air conditioning unit.

The level of light, of course, depends on the amount of sunlight. However, in sunny states like Florida, this product can offer a great deal of light all year long. Installations are very cost-effective and range from $600 and $850, depending on the type of roof and location of the Solatube®. Further, the installation is quick and can be performed with minimal noise and inconvenience.

Contact us to learn more about your natural light options for your home.

Attic Ventilation – Help Your Home Breathe

Here in sunny South Florida, we have to deal with some pretty intense temperatures. As we step into the spring season, more and more homeowners are beginning their yearly spring-cleaning. For some of us, that means cleaning out or storing things in the attic. With temperatures rising, this can be a truly miserable process. And this doesn’t just create problems for moving around up there – excessive heat will also create moisture, which can rot and weaken ceilings and roofs. To effectively beat the heat, make sure your home is properly ventilated.

As GAF-Elk Master Elite Certified Contractors, we recommend using the Cobra® Fascia Flow Premium Intake Ventilation. This application provides exceptional air circulation that pulls in cool air and drives out heat and moisture through your roof’s exhaust ventilation. Fascia Flow is a better choice than some other leading ventilation systems as the installation requires no cutting away at the roof deck in areas that are susceptible to wind-driven rain. This system works with your gutters and is specially tested to hold up with fully loaded residential gutters, even with extreme rain and debris. Made with durable PVC, this system is sleek and paint-able for any home design. Plus it doesn’t require maintenance like wood or traditional fascia materials call for.

This simple installation will greatly reduce heat and moisture build-up in your attic and roof, saving you plenty of money on roof and ceiling repairs and will extend the overall life of your roof. For more information on Cobra® Fascia Flow Premium Intake Ventilation Systems and how to improve your roof and attic ventilation, contact our professional roofing team at (561) 337-6798 or visit us online at www.garabar.com.

Pressure Washing

When was the last time you gave your home or building a good washing? Your property is susceptible to the elements 24/7, facing exposure to windswept debris, vegetation and chemicals. Over time, this can cause unsightly stains and can deteriorate the exterior of your home. With a simple pressure wash, your home can receive necessary preventative maintenance that will cut down the cost of some common but major modifications or repairs in the future.

Pressure washing your home not only freshens up its aesthetic and curb appeal, but also preserves its integrity by blasting away any unnecessary and damaging vegetation or chemicals that have accrued over time. If left unchecked, these chemicals can produce mold and will eventually rot important areas such as window/door frames, rooftops, and driveways – generating costly repairs.

At Garabar, our pressure washing services are quick, easy, and inexpensive. We use a hot water pressure washing system with water reclamation and filtration, which collects debris, rather than blast it back onto your property. Our machines then filter the debris and chemicals from the water and recycle it to cut down on excessive water consumption. Further we only use chemical free water, to minimize damage to your property and the environment.

If you think your home could use our pressure washing services, give us a call and schedule a free consultation. We’re happy to offer our services and provide valuable insight on how to extend the life of your home.

Product Spotlight: James Hardie

Even though this post isn’t necessarily about roofing, it falls under the same principle. As general contractors in Florida we are privileged to have the designation of preferred contractor by siding manufacturer James Hardie.

James Hardie’s siding products are truly excellent products because they blend the beauty and durability of siding with an added bonus – increased resistance to wind and fire. JH’s fiber cement siding is a true trend in the home improvement industry as we move towards more sustainable, durable products.