While your roof serves as your home’s first line of defense against various weather elements, it also has great potential for conserving power and holding down utility bills. Your roofing system can block the heat and ensure your home’s indoor comfort during warm months as long as it is properly installed and maintained. To help you better understand, Tango & Gatti shares how your roof contributes to your home’s energy efficiency:
1. Reduction of Thermal Transfer
When a roofing system is equipped with adequate insulation, it reduces the home’s need for energy and even helps in prolonging the roof’s life span. Proper insulation creates a barrier that lessens the amount of thermal transfer between your attic and the temperature-controlled air in the living room. That is why we highly advise addressing your roof’s energy efficiency before starting on an installation or repair project.
2. Lower Reliance on Cooling Systems
All roofs should be built with ventilation to create a proper airflow between the attic and the outdoors. This means that hot air won’t become trapped inside the attic and cause your entire house to gradually heat up. Otherwise, your home’s cooling systems will be forced to work harder, leading to a rise in your monthly energy bills. Ensuring proper ventilation in your roofing system will reduce its reliance on the air conditioner and help save some money.
3. Deflection of Sunlight
As long as the right shingle color was installed on your roof, the shingles can help keep your home at the right temperature. Homes in cold-weather areas benefit from dark shingles, while homes in hot climates should have lighter roof colors to help deflect sunlight.
At Tango & Gatti, we offer a variety of energy-efficient roofing options from which to choose. Get in touch with us at (330) 308-8213 or through our contact form to schedule an appointment or get a quote. We proudly serve home and business owners in Canton, OH.