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Contractors

As a SpecRight contractor, you will be able to differentiate yourself from your competitors—the SpecRight Program will enable you to provide the latest information to your customers about sustainable, environmentally responsive, energy-efficient roof systems.

In addition, the SpecRight Program will help you sell better roofs by giving you the tools you need to emphasize quality over cost. The SpecRight Program stresses the importance of proper design, quality materials, proper installation and ongoing maintenance.

Finally, the SpecRight Program will redefine how roofing contractors are regarded. Those who participate in the SpecRight Program will be able to position themselves as consultants and stewards of the environment.

Building Owners

The primary job of every roof is to provide protection from the elements, specifically keeping water out of a building. However, in recent years, the roofing industry has learned a quality roof can perform a number of other important functions. These include:

Helping to conserve energy
Protecting the environment by reflecting solar energy, through vegetative cooling or both and contributing to a reduction in ambient temperatures in urban environments
Playing a role in the control and treatment of stormwater runoff, especially with the development of vegetated, or "green," roofs
Contributing to the aesthetics of the building community with the advent of different roofing materials and plant life that offer variety of colors
Providing possible tax incentives, depending on location

Quality roof systems minimize the burden on the environment and help conserve energy. For example, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, increasing a roof system's R-value from R-9 to R-15 in Los Angeles would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by thousands of pounds.

In addition, light colored roof systems could save $750 million in utility bills nationwide, and rising energy costs make the payback period for energy-efficient roof systems short—about three years to four years. Furthermore, several municipalities offer various tax incentives for the installation of an energy-efficient roof.

When you choose a SpecRight-trained contractor, you will be assured he knows the value of added thermal insulation, reflectivity and sustainability. And because the training is based on ASHRAE 90.1, which is referenced n the International Building Code, as well as state and local building codes, you will be ensured your roof system will comply with proper energy-efficiency standards. A SpecRight contractor will be able to show you your potential cost savings and payback period for an energy-efficient roof system, as well as help you understand the value of such systems.

Click here for a list of participants who successfully have completed a SpecRight Program training session.