In a state as hot and sunny as Florida, keeping your energy costs down while staying comfortable can be a challenge. But did you know using the right kind of roof can massively impact your home’s energy efficiency? In this post, the A.O. Roofing team will take a deep dive into the best roofing materials for energy efficiency.
What Are the Most Energy-Efficient Roofing Materials?
There are a huge variety of materials you can use to build your roof, but the most energy efficient will be metal, tile, and asphalt.
Metal
Metal might be a surprising choice; after all, it gets awfully hot on a sunny day. But in fact, metal roofs are very efficient due to reflecting large amounts of sunlight and having great insulation properties to keep the interior cool.
Tile
Tile roofs are typically made from clay and slate. They absorb minimal amounts of heat, even in sunny weather and high temperatures, and can be coated for even better heat resistance.
Asphalt
Asphalt is one of the most popular roofing materials in the US, and for good reason. They’re durable, affordable, and they look great. While historically asphalt shingles weren’t the most energy efficient option, with modern technology, that’s changed.
What Are the Most Energy-Efficient Roof Colors?
In addition to the material, the color of your roof also affects your home’s energy efficiency. Generally speaking, darker colored roofs absorb more heat, and lighter colored roofs, especially white roofs, reflect more heat. However, many dark colored roofing materials, like shingles, have technology that allows them to reflect sunlight while still being dark in color.
The Right Roof Is Key for Energy Efficiency
With the right materials, you can massively improve your home’s energy efficiency, keeping you comfortable and reducing your electric bills. Light colors, heat resistant treatments, and materials like metal, tile, and asphalt help ensure a roof that resists heat and keeps your home cool. Want to know more? Contact A.O. Roofing today to see how we can help.
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