Energy-Efficient Shingle Roof Installation

Save money on your energy bills with an energy-efficient shingle roof installation

Energy costs are often some of the biggest expenses a homeowner will have to deal with. There are however, many ways to make your home more energy efficient and lower these expensive energy bills. One such way is with an energy-efficient shingle roof installation.

The term energy-efficient shingle refers to ENERGY STAR® roof shingles, which are specifically designed to improve your home’s energy efficiency. How does it work? Most roofing shingles absorb heat, which means your attic will be absolutely sweltering in the summer and can have repercussions for the rest of your home, especially if your air conditioning vents pass through the attic. Energy-efficient shingles are designed to reduce this problem by reflecting heat instead of absorbing it. While most roofing shingles reflect only about 3% of the sun’s energy, ENERGY STAR® roof shingles can reflect roughly 20%, using special coatings applied to the mineral granules in the shingles. This means that less heat will find its way into your attic, therefore temperatures will become more reasonable and your AC won’t need to work so hard to compensate.

Like other roofing shingles, energy-efficient shingles are highly customizable. You don’t need to worry about compromising on your home’s aesthetic appeal to simply lower your energy bills. Instead, an energy-efficient shingle roof installation can provide the best of both worlds, as you get to enjoy a more energy efficient home while still having a wide range of attractive color and tone options to choose from.