As your roof gradually breaks down with age, it becomes less and less effective at maintaining desired temperatures and humidity levels inside your home, which results in reduced comfort and increased energy costs.
If you are considering getting new roofing, it is important to consider what makes a roof energy-efficient. Howard Roofing & Home Improvements discusses those factors here.
A roof is considered to be energy-efficient if it effectively reflects light. If the roof is not reflective, the shingles will instead absorb the heat from the sun and transfer it into your living space, making the interior hot and uncomfortable. Cool roof shingles, in particular, are made with specialized granules that reduce solar absorption.
Proper ventilation promotes healthy airflow between the attic and the outdoors. If the roof is not adequately ventilated, hot air will become trapped within the attic and eventually cause the home to heat up because the heat has nowhere to escape. According to roofers, this will put a significant strain on the air-conditioning system and lead to an upsurge in monthly utility bills.
When you see ENERGY STAR on the label of a roofing product, it means that it has undergone stringent testing to be considered energy-efficient. Roofs built with ENERGY STAR shingles are effective at reflecting heat and can lower the surface temperature by up to 100 degrees.
Newer shingles from leading manufacturers have undergone technological improvements in the past decades, making them stronger than ever before. Some modernized shingles are known to withstand winds of up to 130 mph. There are also solar shingles that can lower a home’s utility costs.
Howard Roofing & Home Improvements is a top-rated roofing company servicing the residents of St. Louis, MO, and the surrounding areas. We install full roofing systems from trusted manufacturers such as GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning®. Contact us at (636) 296-1057 or complete our online form to schedule a free consultation.