A Roof That Keeps It Cool

During the hot months, our home’s cooling costs can really add up. So, is there something you can do to cool down your home without the use of air conditioning? Yes. In fact, there are many alternative ways you can cool down your home but, in this blog, we are going to consider just one – cool roofs.

First, you may be wondering what a cool roof is. Well, a normal roof will absorb the heat from the sun, which heats up the rest of the house. A cool roof, on the other hand, is designed to reflect the sun’s heat – keeping the house a lot cooler. There are a couple of different ways to create a cool roof. In general, though, a single-ply membrane or a special coating is applied to the existing roof.

But just how much cooler is a cool roof? This will depend on the type of reflective material used but, cool roofs have been known to reduce a roof’s temperature by as much as 100 degrees! That’s a huge difference.

Are there any other benefits to having a cool roof? Besides helping you to lower your cooling costs, a cool roof will help to put less strain on air conditioning units and prevent them from overloading. Cool roofs are ideal for cities or large towns that experience high temperatures as they help to stop buildings from retaining a lot of heat. In some areas, utility rebates are offered for those with a cool roof. So, if you would like to reduce the temperature in your home, why not find out if a cool roof would work for you?