Your roof may be one of the reasons why your power bills have been skyrocketing recently. As your roof absorbs more heat, your air conditioner consumes more power to maintain a comfortable temperature inside your home.
Luckily, by making just a few modifications, you can keep roof temperatures and power costs to a minimum. Quality Assurance Roofing, a top roofing contractor in the state, lists some of the ways you can do so below.
Light-Colored Roofs
The easiest way to keep your roof cool is by changing its color to a lighter one. Lighter colors can help keep your roof cool by reflecting back light and heat. Darker colors, on the other hand, absorb heat, resulting in high roof temperatures and contributing to higher power costs. Keep in mind that the percentage of light reflected varies depending on the shade. The closer the shade is to white, the more light it reflects.
Light colors can be especially helpful for flat commercial roofing systems, which are more exposed to sunlight and absorb more heat. A lighter color will not only help keep your flat roof cool; it will also help shield it from ultraviolet (UV) rays, extending its lifespan.
Metal Roofs
Of course, a light-colored roof isn’t a substitute for a roof with high solar reflectance. If you want to keep roof temperatures to a minimum, you would need to install such a roof. Metal, a naturally reflective material, is a good choice for sloped residential roofing systems.
Tile Roofs
If you prefer a roof with a more conventional look, tiles would make a good choice. Depending on their composition, tiles can have excellent reflective properties. To maximize their cooling effect, install light-colored tiles.
To make sure you get to enjoy all the benefits of a reflective cool roof, only hire certified contractors.
Quality Assurance Roofing, an Owens Corning® Preferred Platinum Contractor, offers commercial and residential roofing services. To get a free quote, call us at (479) 279-8500, or fill out this form. We serve homeowners in Branson West, MO.
