Does your home get excessively hot in the summer months? Air conditioning may help mediate the temperature inside your home, but you’re still having to run it constantly. If you have all the right preventive maintenance in place, like new sealing on windows and doors, and this sounds like you, then there may be one issue that you are not considering: your roof. In this article, we will discuss how a metal roof by L&L Contractors can help you keep cool in the hot, summer months while saving operating costs and enhancing your home’s curb appeal.
Asphalt Roofs Can Cause Heat Build-Up
Your roof plays a significant role in regulating the temperature inside your home, and surprisingly, it could be making the space hotter than it needs to be. Traditional asphalt shingles are notorious for absorbing substantial amounts of light and heat from the sun. Older roofing materials do not contain reflective properties and absorb and trap heat under the roof and into your attic. Once the sun hits your asphalt shingle, the heat builds in your attic and expands into other parts of your home. As a result, your indoor thermostat, connected to your air conditioning system, detects the temperature change and starts the AC.The continual cooling process of the heat radiation from your roof ramps up AC usage and drives up cooling costs. Your air conditioning system has to work to keep your indoor temperatures cool and comfortable. This increased energy demand not only drives up your electricity bills but also puts unnecessary strain on your cooling equipment, contributing to a greater problem than so a resolution.
Cool Metal Roofs Help Keep Your Home Cool
Homeowners are now turning to alternative roofing materials, such as metal stone-coated roofs, which are designed to reflect light and rather than absorb it. Metal roofs can significantly reduce the amount of solar heat gain absorbed into your home, thus lowering indoor temperatures and reducing the workload on your air conditioning system. This can translate into lower energy costs over time and a more comfortable living environment, even during the hottest days of summer. Choosing the right roofing material isn’t just about aesthetics or durability; it’s about optimizing your home’s energy efficiency and comfort. By understanding how your roof impacts indoor temperatures, you can make informed decisions to enhance your home’s cooling efficiency and overall livability. Next, we will discuss some of the benefits of a cool metal roof, including reflectivity, ventilation, and color choice.
Metal Roofs Improve Your Efficiency
When comparing a standard asphalt shingle with a direct-to-deck stone coated roofing system, the results were significantly different. In a test performed by Unified Steel, where the attic temperatures measured using identical heat sources simulating the sun’s radiation, the standard asphalt shingle measured an attic temperature of 147º F, whereas a stone coated metal roofing system recorded an attic temperature of 89º F. Despite asphalt roofing being a cheaper alternative, metal roofing helps to keep the hot air out, allowing more controlled temperatures in the attic, and, in turn, your home. This means keep energy costs low while your roof works for you to protect against the hot heat as well as less strain on your HVAC system. That’s a win-win for your home efficiency and comfort. Less money on waste energy and more time on staying cool in the summer months.
Smart Ventilation Can Reduce Heat Buildup
When you install metal roofing directly on the roof deck it helps keep your home cooler in the summer. This is because roofing systems like Unified Steel Cool Roof Systems allow warm air to rise and exit the roof system through a ridge vent.
Continuous airflow across the roof deck and through a ridge vent creates a cooler attic and living space in the home. This ventilation technology reduces heat buildup in your home, making it more comfortable indoors and potentially lowering your cooling bills.
That’s exactly what the Unified Steel™ Cool Roof System aims to achieve. By utilizing natural convection, where hot air rises, this innovative roofing system allows warm air to escape through a specially designed ridge vent.
This continuous airflow across the roof deck doesn’t just cool your attic; it helps to lower the overall temperature of your home, making those sweltering days more bearable without cranking up the air conditioning. But it doesn’t stop there.
When paired with a Unified Steel™ stone coated roof equipped with ASV technology, installed directly onto the deck or with the advanced EBS battens from Westlake Royal™ Roofing Components, you’re not only enhancing the durability and aesthetic appeal of your roof but also potentially saving on energy costs compared to traditional asphalt shingles.
These EBS battens play a crucial role in improving ventilation performance, further boosting your home’s energy efficiency. In essence, by choosing a Unified Steel™ Cool Roof System with ASV and EBS battens, you’re not just upgrading your roof; you’re making a smart investment in a more comfortable and energy-efficient home environment.
Schedule Metal Roofing Consultation with L&L Contractors
That wraps up ways to keep your home cool this summer with a metal roof. By making these improvements, you can create a cooler and more comfortable living space. Interested in learning more about cool roofs? Schedule a consultation with one of our expert advisors at L&L Contractor today! During your consultation, we’ll assess your current roofing situation and recommend the best options for your home’s specific needs. We’re here to assist you with all your roofing needs.
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