August, Summer's last stand.

The summer season in the upper mid-west slips by too quickly! The warm weather had just begun and we are in mid-August in the blink of an eye. While we still have warm days ahead, the Sun is tucking its head a little earlier each night, bringing us closer to Fall and the inevitable heating season. Take a moment to enjoy the end of the summer season, school will be starting soon, and our attention turns as the leaves change and fall inches ever closer.?

What roof is right for my building?

While summer is traditionally the season when most roofing projects take place, commercial roofing continues throughout the fall and even winter. When planning roof repairs or replacement, there are numerous options available.?From built-up, EPDM, TPO, PVC, or even standing seam steel systems, it is important to work with a qualified contractor to ensure goals are met. Budget, energy savings, durability, and possible future expansion may be a few considerations when planning for your building’s roof solution.?If there is uncertainty in your project’s future, McDowall Company has over one hundred years of answers.?

Record Heat!

While fall is fast approaching, there are sure to be some fairly hot days yet to come.?How has your cooling system kept up in the record heat this season??It is important to keep up with your HVAC maintenance through the end of the summer.?The most common malfunction of a cooling system during hot weather is dirty coils, so items as simple as an additional coil cleaning and ensuring your filters are clean can make a big difference in keeping the building cool and energy costs down.?Other tips to keep the heat at bay are, keeping an eye on your thermostats, using fans to distribute air throughout the space, reducing heat producing sources like incandescent lighting, and eliminating other heat generating equipment.?Closing your window shades or tint can be another source of heat reduction inside your building.?For more tips, check out this article. (Tips to keep your building cool)

Energy costs keeping you down?

As energy costs continue to increase, the struggle to keep the budget in line is real! Companies are implementing various strategies to reduce energy consumption and even reduce their carbon footprint. Check out these tips to dial back your energy costs! (Dial it back)

Check back next month for more information!!