Green Construction & Structural Reconstruction
The Karl Kardel Company has been a pioneer in green construction since the 1960's, and we relish any opportunity to source and reuse materials such as re-milling redwood or searching for historic tile for roofs.
- Our self-cooling white roofs outlast standard roofs by ventilating between layers to keep your home cool while avoiding overheating and expansion, which can lead to leaking. we also are experts in many other techniques to reduce heat gain and energy loss to keep your home cool in the summer and warm in the winter, such as self-ventilating stucco, air-barrier walls and roof decks, and custom weather stripping.
- We can also help by reconstructing damaged buildings to make existing components work, preventing future decay. our expertise in structural reconstruction ranges from seismic retrofitting, foundation and support work, and much more.
- 'Solar tube' self cooling roofs. These roofs self ventilate between layers utilizing convection currents.
- Self ventilating stucco and panel wall construction, with 'solar' tubes under siding. These reduce heat gain, and reduce energy loss.
- 'Air barrier' walls and roof decks. More energy is lost through gaps, holes, and seams than any other source. Our walls can cut heating loss by 60%.
- Recycle & mill out redwood; recycle historic tile for roofs, including a Maybeck roof.
- Fabricate new product weather stripping for wood doors and windows. These pressure equalize the opening, ending air leaks. Air leaks are the major source of heat loss in homes.
- Reconstruct damaged buildings making components work, preventing future decay and controlling energy loss. Good building engineering is the basis for moisture control.
Providing solutions for problem buildings across California since 1959
General, roofing, waterproofing & painting contractors - License #271178
4926 east 12th st. Oakland, ca 94601 :: (510) 261-4149
General, roofing, waterproofing & painting contractors - License #271178
4926 east 12th st. Oakland, ca 94601 :: (510) 261-4149