Welcome. The following is my Earth4Energy Review. Lots of folks have been getting this how-to guide, so does it live up to all the hype? Let us a have a look.

First off, I’m a hard working guy that doesn’t like to throw his money down the drain, my wife even accuses me of being a miser at times… but it’s for the good of the family, right?

When I stumbled across Earth4Energy, I had to admit my interest was piqued. And a bit skeptical. I have a background in Engineering, and the idea of reducing (or eliminating) my utility bill was very appealing.

Before then, I had not attempted any kind of solar or wind energy project, but I had always wanted to. We recycle and use those fluorescent lightbulbs in our home, and we try to do our part for the earth, so this seemed like one more good thing we could do. (I have to admit that the saving money part is what really got me excited, but if I can do good AND save money, then we’re on to something here!)

An old college friend of mine (Mike) got this package last year, and one weekend I was over at his house for a BBQ and saw that he had solar panels on his roof and a small wind turbine quietly humming away in his back yard. I did’nt tell him, but his work really impressed me, and even made me a little jealous. I jumped to the conclusion that he had paid someone a small fortune to come out to his house and set up the soalr panels, but he mentioned that he’d actually done all the work himself with a few hundred dollars of common parts. I thought that was a little far fetched, but he took me inside and showed me the package he bought that taught him how to put it all together.

Things began to click… all of the details were very clear, and the instructions left nothing out. Then, in a relaxed tone, Mike said “Yep, we’ve all but stopped paying out electric bill with this system.”  He showed me his electric bill for the last month, and I was surprised to see it was a single digit, quite unlike my 3 digit bill.

While Mike is a good friend, he was never the brains of the group back in school. I knew right then and there that if he could do it, I most certainly could too. That night, I got my own Earth4Energy guide and started checking it out. After successfully completing my own solar and wind energy projects at home in a few weekends, I decided to write this Earth4 Energy review based on my experience.

Here is a breakdown of what’s in the package:

I. The eBook - This is the main part of the guide, and the sections I found most helpful were:

1. A complete explanation of how solar systems work, and how to get the electricity from your panels to the outlets in your home.  This portion also goes over the basic components of the system so you can familiarize yourself with everything.  Some of these systems and their descriptions include:
   The Kilowatt-hour meter.  Seemingly simple, this is actually one of the most important components to have, and the Earth4Energy Guide tells you all about it.
   Inverters - What they are, how they work, and how you can find one for ten bucks.
2. A VERY valuable tip that teaches you how to find SOLAR PANELS for FREE.  This tip actually saved me more money than anything.
   How you can wire solar panels on your own and save a lot of money by avoiding pre-fabricated components.
3. How to create your own solar energy panels from very low cost materials.
4. How you put together a home wind system. This portion covers some excellent tips, they include:
5. 5 things all wind turbines have in common, and why you need to make sure you don’t get oversold by a manufacturer calling it some fancy name and charging more than they should.
6. A how to guide that shows you what you must know to scult the blades for optimal results.
7. A complete guide to sizing requirements, so you know how big the system needs to be to generate the right amount of electricity for your home

The best wiring combinations, so you can wire your system optimally and prevent overlaods.
II.The Videos - this collection is invaluable. Nothing beats actually watching someone go through the steps right in front of you.  These are being updated constantly, and you can find a really good tutorial about building solar cells.It walks you through how to do it yourself so you can save a bunch of money by avoiding pre-fabricated parts.

III.  The CD - You can get the complete package in an instant download, or in CD form. The download is obviously faster, but the CD option is available.

IV. The Bonuses - Michael Harvey has put together a really compelling guide here, but on top of everything he includes some really great bonuses. I’ve noticed over time that he’s always adding to these, so I won’t mention them here because everything is updated so often. Some folks have mentioned that the bonuses alone were worth more than the cost of the Earth4Energy Guide.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my Earth4Energy review, and can soon start making your own electricity while doing your part for the planet at the same time!

Atlas Roofing started in 1981 in America with one roof shingle factory and has since grown to fifteen factories with many products and distributors all over the world.  They’ve spent their time and money discovering what makes a good roof in the part of the world you live in.  They keep up with the latest technology while also sticking to old-fashioned values of customer satisfaction.  You can get more than just shingles now.  You can purchase roll roofing, polystyrene sheathing, and insulation.  Atlas Roofing has been on top of a lot of roofs, so if you’ve got a flat roof, they know them.  If you’ve got a slanted roof, they know them, too.  Atlas Roofing supplies products for roofs over businesses as well as roofs over homes and decks.  Atlas knows you need more than shingles.They know you your roof must have proper drainage, insulation, strength and ventilation for your attic.

They’re Not Going Somewhere

Atlas Roofing company has distributors all over the world.They provide the roofing products to a lot of roofing companies.  Their website is user-friendly.  If you’re concerned about getting the best materials for your roof, you can email or call Atlas Roofing and they will let you know what suppliers are in the area.  They do recommend that, unless you’re a professional Roofing specialist, don’t install their products yourself.

Atlas roofer is a growing company that has established itself as a leader making roofs.  All of their materials meets or exceeds the standards of Model Building Codes and National Evaluation Reports.

They’ve Gone Green

Atlas Roofing tries to be as environmentally friendly as possible.  They comply with the EPA and use bio-degradable material in their green polyisocyanurate insulation, often called “green polysio”, which is HCFC free.  They also constantly review their practices to see where they can cut waste, cut transportation, and reduce greenhouse gasses.Atlas Roofing’s motto “Roofing That Lasts” is their company policy too.  By making long-lasting, biodegradable, weather proof roofs, they hope to cut your need for roofing materials down, therefore making less waste.

Whether the job is for a new roof, a replacement roof or a major or minor roof repair, a qualified Biloxi roofing contractor has the experience and the knowledge to get the job done right the first time. Since the roof is your home’s first defense against the weather, you will want the best job possible, using the material that is right for you and your location near the Gulf of Mexico, all Biloxi Roofer companies are verified to have the know-how to get it done according to state and local rules.

Whether your house or office has a flat roof or high pitched roof, it takes stamina to work in the Mississippi heat and humidity and when fast and quality of installing a roof is critical, safety to the people is important to any Biloxi roofing contractor.

Understand What Works On What Roof Makes Difference

Being able to examine a building and make educated and experienced recommendations on the type of materials that will work best is one of the advantages of using a Biloxi roofing contractor. Using the right materials, and having them installed correctly, can help extend the life of the roof as well as insure against leaks. All certified Biloxi roofing contractors will guarantee their work, adding an extra layer of comfort in getting the job done.

Some house owners have the oppinion that hauling 80 to 100-pound wraps of asphalt shingles on the roof and nailing them down is a work they are able of. And, while they may be, without the experience of using flashing at end runs ending at a  higher wall or drip edged at all edges of the roof, they find fixing the leaks harder then using a Biloxi Roofing specialist in the first place.

If the roof is going to be of materials such as metal, wood or even some of the newer composite materials made to withstand extreme weather conditions, the homeowner may find their best interests served by hiring a Biloxi roofing contractor to get the job done right the first time.

Roofing supplies include a wide range of materials and items necessary for roof construction and maintenance. This consists of not only shingles but molding, lumber, pipes and vents, roofing cements, ladders and all the required tools including roofing nails.  

Starting at the top, let’s consider the roofing material. This is generally the roof as people see it and includes wood shingles, ceramic tiles, asbestos shingles, metal roofing sheets and tiles, rubber roofing sheets and shingles and more. Location is a prime concern when selecting roofing material, so that the roof will withstand the local elements and issues that interact with a roof.

Lumber is used in a roof primarily as the support structure or frame. This generally consists of a triangular truss and a lattice of beams. The roof itself is then laid over the frame. Other lumber elements include the cornice, part of the frame that overhangs the wall, the fascia, which is the underside of the cornice, the eave, which allows water to drip away from the roof, and the soffit, which is the underside of the eave.

Pipes and vents stick up from the roof. They help the house breathe and are also the escape routes for smoke from a fireplace or cooking hood, as well as for hot air from the attic. The bottoms of pipes and vents are commonly sealed with a boot, or metal strip, including a lead based or plastic sealant. These pipes and vents have one way shields sealed with rubber so that the air or smoke can escape, but water doesn’t get into the pipe or vent.

Roofing tools include the ladder to climb up to the roof, as well as other tools used for maintenance, installation and removal. These include simple items such as a broom and bucket to hold waste shingles, a slater’s hammer complete with a hammer as well as an ax and blade, a slate cutter to saw through shingles, seaming pliers to grab shingles, and a hip runner to install the ridge cap, the portion of the roof that caps the seams.

When it comes to roofing nails they must be long enough to extend through the shingles and go further to about 3/8 inch below the underside of the shingle. Anything that interferes with the nails biting into the wood might cause the nail to pop out and eventually the loss of shingles. This includes shingles with ridges, some under shingle materials, and of course nails that aren’t long enough for the roofing material. A good roofer can drive a roofing nail with one solid hit. A homeowner doing it themselves should be able to drive most roofing nails with one hit within a few minutes of work.

Like a well roofing supplies are a deep subject, but satisfying when you get to the bottom of it.

Rubber ducky you’re the one, making bath time so much fun, rubber ducky I’m falling in love with you. Rubber roofing. What?  Rubber roofing? Stop pulling my leg, rubber roofing indeed. Yes there is. Rubber rain coats keep rain off people, rubber shoes keep feet dry and warm, why not use rubber to keep water and the elements out of a house as a roof?

Number one with a rubber roof is a myth. It’s perfectly fine to install rubber roofing over an existing roof. After all, it saves time from removing the old roof and in areas where the old roof is intact there’s double protection. Wrong! There are good reasons a roof warranty becomes void if it’s installed over an existing roof. Removing the old roof is a necessary step one, even with a rubber roof.

Rubber roofs can be easy to self install. They come in a variety of styles of both rolls and shingles. A perfect material for large flat roofs, rubber roofing will last for years, and won’t split or crack. Rubber roofing experiences less stress than other material shingles because it expands and contracts with the roof in response to weather changes. In fact the 1st rubber roof, which was installed in Wisconsin in 1980, is still in perfect condition after nearly three decades of service.

Adhesive is used to attach both roll and shingle rubber roofing to the roof. Therefore make sure the roof is as clean as possible with nothing sticking up which could pierce the rubber. The surface must be dry and clean of oils or dirt. So make sure to blow or sweep away and dirt.

When the base is clean, the rubber roof should be rolled out onto the area being covered and cut to fit over vents and pipes. Do not apply adhesive until the rubber roofing is cut and shaped. Imagine securing portions of the roof only to find it doesn’t fit, or to develop a bubble or seam. When the roof is cut and fit then roll back about half to apply the adhesive. Apply it evenly with a roller, then give it time to become tacky.

The roofing will be nearly impossible to lift once it’s stuck. So once the adhesive has set carefully roll the rubber roofing into place. The first half will have to dry for about an hour before the second half can be secured.

The home or building now has a rubber roof. Wow.