At Proven Contracting, we understand that getting a new roof for a house or any property is a possibility that every homeowner should anticipate. Regardless of the reason behind such roof replacement, the main goal for most homeowners is to get the best roof for your money. With that in mind, homeowners may want to consider getting an energy efficient roof as they may have greater savings in the long run.
Having an energy efficient roof material, especially in an urban environment will greatly benefit homeowners. With an energy efficient roofing material above your home, the heat from surrounding roofs and other emissions in your environment will be minimized. The heat passing into your living room is decreased by a significant amount; hence, decreasing the energy demand for a cooler living environment.
Apart from the cooling benefits of an energy efficient roof, outlined underneath are some of the other known benefits of such roofing type that may convince you to switch into it.
Federal Tax Rebates Availability
Installing an energy efficient roofing at home, at your office, or any establishment you own will give you a chance to earn a federal tax rebate or tax credit from the government. With such rebate, most homeowners may earn back as much as 10 percent of the roof cost.
However, worth noting that not all roofs may qualify for such rebate, even if those roofing materials are sealed with the Energy Star. By government standards, only manufactured roofs that are cataloged on the Energy Star website are entitled to the tax credit. That is why it is highly important to consult first expert roofing contractors before making any roofing purchases.
Eco-Friendly
When you choose an energy efficient roofing like those known as “cool roofs,” you are actually taking part in keeping mother earth healthy. Energy efficient roofing materials are considered eco-friendly as they keep you from frequently using your air conditioners at home. For not known to everyone, AC units, especially the old ones are releasing chlorofluorocarbon or CFC that directly affects the environment.
Cooler Indoor Temperature
As mentioned above, installing an energy efficient roofing for your home or any establishment will result in a much cooler room temperature. As you might have noticed when you stay on the roof during a sunny day, the roof tends to be hot. The longer a roof is exposed in the sun, especially those roof having darker shades will likely be hotter.
Having the conventional roofing material at home means that more heat is being absorbed by the roof and is transferred in the sheathing beneath the attic area, which could travel into the different parts of your house. Hence, immensely affecting the indoor temperature of your home.
That is why it is advantageous to use energy efficient roofing material as it would decrease the indoor temperature, especially during hot seasons. Thus, decreasing the demand for artificial cooling sources.
The principle behind an energy efficient roofing material is simple. A decrease of heat transfer from your roof down to your home will likewise decrease the need or use of air conditioning system. As estimated by experts, with energy saving materials such as cool roof, homeowners may save as much as 15 percent from their utility bills while caring for the environment as well. Hence, homeowners are encouraged to consider energy efficient roofing materials when planning to change or replace their conventional roofing system.
For more information on Energy Efficient Roofing, Contact Proven Contracting at one of our locations in Bridgewater, Long Valley & Randolph.
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