Cool Roofs Make Homeowners Happy
If your house needs a new roof, take advantage of energy-saving technology that goes into ENERGY STAR® roof shingles
On a sunny summer day, the temperature in your attic can climb as high as 140 degrees. With so much heat collecting in the confined space of an attic, it’s no wonder that your air conditioning system has to work harder and longer to keep your home comfortable.
Attic insulation can help to slow the movement of heat into your home, but what about the roof shingles that are absorbing all that solar heat? Wouldn’t it be great if they made shingles that could reflect heat instead of absorb it? Hold on – they can!
How Cool Roof Technology Works
Quite a bit of scientific research went into the development of asphalt shingles that can help to reduce cooling costs. Building scientists focused their attention on the tiny mineral granules that come in different colors and are fused to the top surface of asphalt shingles. By applying special coatings to the granules, they discovered that they could increase two critical qualities: reflectivity and emissivity.
New cooler granules reflect about 20% of the sun’s energy, compared to standard dark roof granules that reflect just 3%. Higher emissivity also helps granules stay cooler by shedding heat instead of retaining it.
Install a Green Roof, in Any Color
Recognizing the important role that roofing material can play in energy performance, ENERGY STAR® has established performance standards for “cool” roof shingles. To take advantage of cool roof technology, make sure to use ENERGY STAR cool roof shingles. Major shingle manufacturers like GAF have ENERGY STAR shingles available in a variety of colors or tones, as shown in the photos.
Go with the best: GAF Master Elite™ contractors
Quality, craftsmanship and professionalism are all important issues when selecting a roofing contractor. Roofers Nation has been certified as a GAF Master Elite™ contractor, ensuring the best workmanship and the best products for your roofing needs. GAF Master Elite™ certification is only granted to fully licensed, fully insured contractors who are well-trained and who have earned an excellent reputation for courteous, top-quality work.
Roofers Nation works in St. Louis, St. Charles, Florissant, Ballwin, Chesterfield, O Fallon, Granite City, Saint Peters and nearby in Missouri and Illinois. Contact us today for your roofing price estimate!
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