When weather extremes hit, whether in summer or winter months, increased energy costs are inevitable. Extended use of heating and cooling systems can become costly fast for a homeowner. This is where investing in an energy-efficient roof can make a difference!
While there are many ways to reduce energy costs in your home investing in an energy-efficient roof is often one of the most effective, as the roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements.
Top 3 Ways To Invest In An Energy-Efficient Roof
Don’t let your energy savings go through the roof—learn how the proper insulation in your attic, coating your roof, and using energy-efficient roofing materials can be very effective in reducing your energy costs!
Curbing Energy Waste With Adequate Attic Insulation
A relatively simple and inexpensive way to make your roof more energy efficient is by ensuring that you have adequate insulation. The Department of Energy estimates that a properly insulated attic can shave 10 to 50 percent off your heating bill.
Poorly insulated attics do not provide a home with the protection required to combat temperature extremes and keep energy costs down. This is especially true for older homes, which normally have less insulation than recently built homes.
While adding new insulation to a poorly insulated attic will provide some benefit, it is important to know the optimal amount and type of insulation that should be used. Education yourself is critical, as there have been updates to building codes for insulation and HVAC in attics, as well as new techniques for insulating attics in the last decade (such as the use of conditioned attics with closed cell foam applied between the rafters or a layer of closed cell topped with open cell).
Bottom line: Proper insulation in your home provides resistance to heat flow and lowers your heating and cooling costs (and it also improves comfort). Making sure your attic is well-sealed and properly insulated is one of the most important things you can do to reduce the air leaks that contribute to energy waste and make your home less comfortable
Reflective Roof Coating For A More Energy-Efficient Roof
Another method for increasing your roof’s energy efficiency is to add a cooling coating or material to the roof. Cool roofing generally refers to a reflective coating, which can be applied to any type of roof to make it more energy efficient
Anyone who has worn black in the summer sun knows the impact of dark colors on heat retention. The same principle applies to your roof: the darker the roof, the more heat is retained. A qualified roofer can apply a coating to the roof, such as cool-roofing paint, to reduce heat retention.
Coating your roof can reduce heat energy costs and increase UV and waterproofing protection for the roof, aside from other benefits, such as extending the life of your roof.
Replacing aging shingles can also provide increased protection against the sun. With numerous cooling options available and with every house requiring a specific solution, homeowners should schedule a roofing inspection with a roofing contractor before deciding on the best roof-cooling strategy.
Using Energy-Efficient Roofing Materials
While adding insulation and roof-cooling materials are inexpensive and easy options that can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your roof, sometimes you will be left with roofing replacement as your only sensible option. When adding a new roof to your home, energy efficiency should be a major factor in your decision.
There are several energy-efficient roofing materials available to choose from, with the top four being solar roofing shingles, metal roofing, tile roofing, and asphalt roofing.
Solar roofing shingles are a non-traditional roofing option that can have a lifespan of 25 to 30 years, and the average cost of a solar roof can range from $30,000 to $60,000. Metal roofing, which is made up of metals like aluminum, copper, steel, tin, and zinc, is another top energy-efficient roofing option and is considered one of the most eco-friendly roofing options since metal is reusable and keeps homes cooler. Tile and asphalt roofing are also energy-efficient options for homeowners to consider.
Additionally, Energy Star-certified roof products can also help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15 percent.
Static vents, wind-powered vents, and electric vents are the three main types of roof vents used in residential roofing, which can help with ventilation and increase energy efficiency. Each has its pros and cons, and the type of vents and the amount of ventilation needed can be determined by your roofing contractor.
Lastly, proper installation is also critical, so contact a roofing contractor with experience in the particular material you’re using.
We Can Help You Improve the Energy Efficiency Of Your Roof
If you’re looking to improve the energy efficiency of your roof, call All Roofing Solutions. We are a family owned & operated roofing contractor with 25 years of experience in roofing, siding, gutter, and windows installation. Fully licensed & insured, we service Delaware and neighboring Pennsylvania counties.
Backed by our expertise, we offer a 30-year workmanship guarantee and a complimentary extended material warranty on all of our full roof replacements!
At All Roofing Solutions, we’ve built a stalwart reputation for quality and reliability, and all our roofs are covered by generous, industry-leading warranties. We’ll be there to answer any and all questions you may have about your roof, even if it’s been 10 years since we installed it.
For more information or to schedule a consultation, call 302-725-ROOF (7663) in Delaware or 610-551-ROOF (7663) in Pennsylvania. We offer Free Estimates and honest service, never take shortcuts, and ensure every step is done right.
Why Choose All Roofing Solutions
- Family-owned and operated Delaware & Pennsylvania roofing contractor.
- Fully licensed and insured.
- Over 20 years of experience with roofing & siding installation and repair.
- A+ rated BBB member
- Complimentary Extended Material warranty
- 30-year workmanship guarantee on full roof replacements
- Lien Waiver to protect the homeowners from material liens
- Own crew—no subcontractors!
- Full-service roofer handling all types of residential and commercial roofing, windows & siding projects.
- Most re-roofing projects are completed in one day.
- Because we are efficient we are able to offer very competitive prices compared to large contractors with bigger overhead.
- Each roofing/siding project includes a meticulously performed, post-roofing inspection. We want to make sure that your roof replacement is done correctly and that it meets your complete satisfaction.
- The company owner supervises all projects to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!