Making your home energy-efficient is essential for a lot of reasons. Not only does it help the environment, but it can also save you money on your energy bills. One of the best ways to make your home more energy-efficient is by installing an energy-efficient roof. Many people don’t realize this, but having a good roof can go a long way in energy efficiency. Having an energy-star-rated roof is essential for energy savings, and don’t forget about your attic insulation!
How Energy Efficient Roofing Saves Your Money
Having an energy-efficient roof can make a significant difference in your utility bills. Here’s how your energy-efficient roof can help you save energy.
- Energy-efficient roofing materials keep cool air in during the summer and warm air out during the winter. Keeping conditioned air inside can keep your heating and cooling system from working overtime. When your HVAC system can do its job correctly, it won’t work as hard and will use less energy.
- Ensures constant air circulation in your attic. Energy-efficient roofing keeps heat from building up and causing moisture to build up inside your attic. When heat builds up on your existing roof, it can cause the shingles to wear down quickly and allow the heat to pass through your insulation into your home.
- Energy-efficient roofing helps keep your home comfortable all year round. The most energy-efficient roof system will keep your internal temperature consistent, allowing you to depend less on your heating and cooling system. If your HVAC system isn’t kicking on constantly, you can save money on reduced energy usage.
Ways to Make Your Roof More Energy Efficient
There are some simple ways to upgrade your roof to increase its energy efficiency.
- Choose the right energy-efficient roofing materials. The type of roof material you choose can make or break your energy efficiency goals. We’ll go into detail and the different types below.
- Don’t forget about your attic. Your attic is an essential part of your roofing system. Make sure your attic has the proper amount of insulation. Our team at Wattson Home Solutions can conduct an energy assessment to inspect your attic for adequate insulation. We can also help add or replace the insulation in your attic.
- Ventilation is important. To keep a cool roof, you need to ensure your attic has the proper insulation to allow for air circulation. If you have a dark asphalt roof, the proper attic ventilation can keep your roof cool. If you need help adding ventilation or replacing your current ventilation system, let our team help.
How Roof Coloring Impacts Energy Efficiency
Most homeowners may think a lighter-colored roof would be more energy-efficient than a darker roof. While lighter colors are more heat reflective than dark, this isn’t always the case. The roofing material itself is also essential to take into account.
Another key takeaway on the color of your roofing includes the climate you live in. You may consider a lighter-colored roof if you live in Florida since the weather is typically warmer year-round. If you live in a colder climate like Massachusetts, a darker colored roof will suit your home’s energy savings needs more.
Energy-Star-Rated Energy Efficient Roofing Materials
The type of roofing materials you choose is essential to creating an energy-efficient roof. Here are a few of the different types of energy-efficient roofing options you can choose from.
- Asphalt Shingles: This is one of the most common choices for roofing materials. Asphalt shingles are a great choice if your main goal is easy installation and price. Unfortunately, asphalt shingles tend to absorb heat rather than reflect it. Asphalt shingles are not the most energy-efficient option.
- Metal Roof: One of the most energy-efficient roofing materials is metal roofing. Metal roofs are great at reflecting heat and hardly absorb any. They can keep your home cool during the summer months allowing your cooling and heating system to work more efficiently. There are energy-star-rated metal roofing materials on the market.
- Tile Roofing: Roofing tiles are a unique and energy-efficient roofing material option. Tile roofing can give a modern look while being efficient at solar reflectance. Roofing tiles can be made of clay, concrete, or slate, making them highly durable.
- Cool Roof Coating: Once you choose the right roofing material for your home, you can always add a cool coating. Keep in mind if you decide to add a cool coating to your roof, it can change the color and appearance.
- Green Roof: We don’t mean choosing the color green for your roof but adding a rooftop garden. If you have a flat roof, having a green roof is the best energy-efficient roofing option. Green roofs provide more than just energy-efficient benefits but provide a whimsical curb appeal and are great for the environment.
Don’t Forget About Attic Insulation
Whether you choose asphalt shingles, tile roofing, or metal roofing, if your attic isn’t insulated properly, you may be compromising your chances of having an energy-efficient roof. Cool roofs and attic insulation go hand-in-hand.
If you’re not sure whether or not your attic has proper insulation, our team at Wattson Home Solutions can conduct an energy assessment. Our experts can suggest the best type of insulation for your home. And when you’re ready to upgrade or add to your existing insulation, we can help with that too.
The Energy Efficiency Experts Can Help
When it comes to creating an energy-efficient roof, no group is more knowledgeable than Wattson Home Solutions. We have years of experience and have helped many customers upgrade their old energy-sucking roofs to energy-efficient ones. Let our team help you see the difference in your energy bills.
If you’re ready for an energy-efficient roof system by upgrading your attic insulation, give our team a call at (855) 627-7674.