Most homeowners enjoy saving money when they can, but don’t know that a new roof can help them reduce their energy bills. A replacement roof is an investment and a wise one at that. The roof is the most important feature of any building and is the primary barrier against Mother Nature. Here is how a new roof can save you money by impacting your energy bills.
Improved Insulation
When a roof is not well-insulated, you can feel it, especially with an aging roofing system that lacks a high R-value (efficiency). The higher the R-value, the better insulated your home is. Poor insulation results in conditioned air escaping more quickly from the home. An expertly installed new roof includes brand-new sealing and ventilation, which keeps unwanted air exchange that can waste energy.
A new roof doesn’t come with new insulation, but it is a great opportunity to add more insulation to keep your interior comfortable. Your heating and cooling systems won’t have to work as hard. The additional insulation results in lower energy bills.
Cooler During Summer
Another benefit of choosing a new roof is a cooler home when the temperatures heat up. You can reduce the amount of heat that enters your home. You do this with new materials such as light-colored metal, specialized tiles, and high-reflectance membranes. These roofing materials reflect up to 70% of sunlight. This results in a lower surface temperature by up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
No More Leaks
A new roof will remove any fear of leaks because every part of it is new. With maintenance and roofing inspections after heavy storms, you’ve done everything possible to keep your roof from leaking.
Energy Star Technology
The beauty of installing a new roof is that it offers options, including energy-saving components. For example, cool roof coatings can give your home an advantage by reflecting heat and reducing the amount absorbed by your roof. Another option is to choose special shingles designed to reflect sunlight, which can help keep your home cooler.
Roofing materials such as high-temp, self-adhered ice and water membranes that are good at stopping wind-driven rain and leaks near nails. There are new sealants, tapes, and liquid-applied flashing and membranes. All designed to increase roofers’ productivity and better protect your roof.
You can also find more color options in new roofing. Say bye-bye to boring, dark shingles. Now you can choose cooler, white, or light-colored roofs for greater energy efficiency, as they reflect heat away from the home.
If you are living in Allentown, PA, reach out to our expert team at Bachman’s Roofing for outstanding roof replacement and installation services.