Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Conserving Money by Conserving Energy

By Maryl Joop


The energy of the sun brings warmth and light to planet earth. Without that, life would not be sustainable on this planet. Temperatures would drop well below livable limits, making any organism freeze to death before it had a chance to live. Science classes in middle school taught you that, not impressive.

When you're living on a tight budget though, it can be hard to find ways to save money. Luckily, you can save money in the energy department as summer approaches with a few, timely tips.

While it is true that every roof type has its own advantages and disadvantages over the other roof types available, the misconceptions concerning corrugated steel roofs have lead the general public to miss out on an extremely effective roofing material. Furthermore, the two biggest concerns with metal roofs as listed above, the appearance and the noise, are not accurate in their representation.

Every day, the sun sends enough energy to Earth to power the world for a year. That's a lot of energy. Mankind is working to perfect the art of harnessing that energy. With new advances in technology, companies are installing solar mounting systems onto buildings.

In addition to these improvements in the appearance of corrugated roofing material, metal roofs can be painted or powder coated to which ever color the homeowner desires. With these variations and others that the contractor can provide, implementing a corrugated roof onto the top of a home has never looked better.

Save gasoline (your car's energy) by turning off the AC and rolling down the windows. Just as long as you're driving on normal streets, you'll save gas with a more natural breeze.

Once you hit the highway though, your open windows begin to create drag on the vehicle, counteracting the benefits of turning off your air conditioning. Crank up the air conditioning and roll up the windows on the highway.

Even if these explanations concerning the two most common misconceptions of corrugated metal roofing were not enough to convince some, perhaps the many advantages of owning a corrugated metal roof will. The first advantage that a corrugated steel roof has over other roof types is that it is extremely durable.

Vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium and phosphorous. Without calcium, the skeletal structure begins to decay. Phosphorous also works to fortify the bones and teeth in your body. Stronger bones and teeth enable a longer, healthier life.

The best part is, you are finding relief in the natural elements, not the air cooling system in the house. Take advantage of the great outdoors, it will do you some good for your body and soul as well as your wallet.

Natural sunlight has amazing potential for life on earth. As mankind learns to harness its power, life on earth is improved. With a fresh supply of natural, helpful energy, pollution can be reduced, and quality of life can improve in plants, people, and animals. The world benefits daily from this unique resource.




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