Reflectance of Roof Materials

Material	Solar Reflectance (%)	Temperature of Roof over Air Temperature (°F)
Bright white coating (ceramic, elastomeric) on smooth surface	80%	15°
White membrane	70%-80%	15°-25°
White metal	60%-70%	25°-36°
Bright white coating (ceramic, elastomeric) on rough surface	60%	36°
Bright aluminum coating	55%	51°
Premium white shingle	35%	60°
Generic white shingle	25%	70°
Light brown/gray shingle	20%	75°
Dark red tile	18%-33%	62°-77°
Dark shingle	8%-19%	76°-87°
Black shingle or materials	5%	90°

Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, and the Florida Solar Energy Center Excerpted from N o-R e g r e t s R e m o d e l i n g by H o m e E n e r g y

Where does Las Cruces, New Mexico Rank for Living Standards?

Las Cruces Rankings:
2010 – Sunset Magazine: “Top 20 Towns of the Future”

2010 – US News & World Report’s: “10 Cities for Real Estate Steals”

2010 – One of AARP’s “Best Places to Retire”

2009 – On Milken Institute’s annual list of "10 Best Performing Cities"

2009 – On Milken Institute’s annual list of "10 Best Performing Small Cities"

2009 – One of Kaboom.org’s most “Playful City”

2007 – Farmers Insurance names Las Cruces “Safest midsized town in the US”

2007 – Inc. Magazine’s: 15^th out of 400 US Boomtowns

2006 – Named number one "Dream Town" to retire in by AARP

2005 – Money Magazine: "Top College City to Retire"

2004 – Inc. Magazine: "Top 25 Cities for Doing Business in America"

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 – Forbes/Milken Institute: “Best Small Metro Area for Business & Careers”

2002 – Family Digest: “Best Place to Live”

2002 – Money Magazine: “Best Places to Retire”

2001 – Where to Retire Magazine: One of “Americas Top 100 Retirement Towns”

Las Cruces Remodeling Services by Quinones Design/Build

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For years we have specialized in turning our customer’s dreams into reality. Quinones Design/Build has earned a name for providing innovative designs, excellent service and quality craftsmanship, from initial planning through final completion of our remodels. Our designer will work with you to create a plan that reflects your vision. The art of renovation is combining the new with the old in an aesthetically pleasing manner. We believe the satisfaction of our customers is the best proof of our commitment to service, our dedication to quality and our promise of value. Each property is treated as it was one of our own.