Energy Efficient Roofing Options

Your roofing is the first line of defense for your home. The roof protects you and your family from rain, hail, and even the sun. However, not all roofing is a barrier against the weather and helps keep your energy bills low. A “cool roof” is a roof that is energy efficient, by reflecting sunlight and absorbing less heat. When you have a cool roof on your home you’ll keep your home more comfortable in the summer months, lowering the need for air conditioning. Also, decreasing the temperature your roofing gets to it can extend the life of your roof. There are multiple energy-efficient roofing options for your home to choose from, which gives you the ability to make the best choice for your home.

Metal Roofing

Metal roofing is one of the best options for any home. It has amazing resistance to weather, holding up against the worst mother nature can throw at it. Metal roofing is also fireproof. Its lightweight can also reduce stress to a home’s foundation. Metal roofing lasts between forty and seventy years! Most metal roofing is aluminum, which can be recycled indefinitely. It also is highly energy-efficient and has been found to reduce cooling costs up to 25%. Metal roofing is available in many styles to maximize your home’s curb appeal.

Tile Roofing

Tile roofing is one of the most unique styles of roofing. Not only is it gorgeous, but also allows air to circulate under the tiles. The extra airflow makes tile roofing energy efficient during the warm and cold seasons. Tiles are also resistant to weather, but not quite as resistant as metal roofing. Tile roofing has an incredibly long lifespan, upwards of fifty years! The styles and colors tile roofing comes in are massively varied as well.

Asphalt Shingle Roofing

Asphalt roof shingles can be energy efficient, but not all shingles are created equal. Energy-efficient roofing shingles have special granules that help reflect sunlight and prevent heat absorption. The difference between the shingles with the special granules vs those without is major. Without the special coating, the shingles can have a temperature difference of one hundred degrees Fahrenheit compared to the energy-efficient shingles. That’s on the surface of your roof, but the temperature difference can be felt inside the home.

Energy-efficient asphalt shingles can be the most cost-effective option for a cool roof. They’re durable, being resistant to weather and fire. Roofing shingles come in all kinds of styles to accentuate your home. They are also some of the easiest, and most common, roofing systems to install. However, they usually need to be replaced after around twenty-five years, less than tile or metal roofing.

Call a Professional

Your roof is one of the most important and long-lasting aspects of your home. Choosing one of these energy-efficient roofing options will save you money for years to come. No matter what you choose, shingles, metal, or tile, make sure it’s a choice that you’ll love. If you’re looking to put up an energy-efficient roof for your home Contact Honey Bees Roofing & Solar online or give us a call today at 817-668-6131! We’ll help you with your roofing decision and be by your side for the entire service.