You might not think about your roofing system often, but it plays an important role in keeping your home energy-efficient. In particular, it helps cut down on your monthly energy bills and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
How Can Your Roof Cut Energy Costs?
There are certain roof characteristics to keep in mind when checking your roof or looking for a roof replacement.
- Solar Reflection
A roof that can reflect solar light effectively helps greatly with energy efficiency. Shingles with this feature don’t absorb the sun’s heat, which allows you to enjoy a more comfortable indoor environment. - Roof Ventilation
Reputable roofers make sure that your roof and attic are properly ventilated to minimize heat buildup that might otherwise impact indoor comfort and cause your HVAC system to work harder than it should. - Shingle Color
The color of your shingles should depend on the general climate of your location. Homeowners living in colder climates can benefit from dark-colored shingles, which are capable of absorbing heat to ensure indoor warmth. Those living in warm and hot climates, meanwhile, should use light-colored shingles. These roofing products reflect heat back into the atmosphere, ensuring indoor cooling.
How Can You Make Your Roof More Energy-Efficient?
Here are three known ways to make your roof more energy efficient:
- Maintain proper roof ventilation. Make sure your roof has enough vents to facilitate air circulation inside your attic.
- Ensure adequate insulation. If you want to improve the health of your roof, consider upgrading your attic’s insulation. It serves as a barrier that reduces heat transfer from your attic to your living areas.
- Use a radiant barrier. A radiant barrier serves as a coating to reflect heat away from the attic. This means that there will be less solar heat gain and less heat entering your home from your roof. This will make sure that your heating and cooling costs are reduced.
Roof Masters is the go-to roofing company for your residential roofing needs. Call us now at (301) 230-7663, or fill out our contact form for an estimate. We’re excited to serve clients from Rockville, MD.
