We generally see a spike in home cooling costs when the temperature starts to rise, and it may become difficult to deal with the extra expense. So, are there any ways we can lower these costs while at the same time keeping our homes at a pleasant temperature? One option you may not have considered is a cool roof.
How does a cool roof work? A normal roof will absorb the suns heat which warms up a building. A cool roof, on the other hand, is designed to reflect the sun’s radiation. This helps to keep the building a lot cooler. There are a couple of ways a cool roof can be installed. Usually, it is produced by applying a special coating to the existing roof or with a single-ply membrane.
Will a cool roof really make that much of a difference? Although results will vary depending on the type of reflective materials used, some cool roofs have been known to reduce the temperature by as much as 100 degrees! So, yes, a cool roof has the potential to make a huge difference.
Cities and large towns that experience high temperatures are ideal places to install a cool roof. Because a cool roof will help to stop a building from retaining too much heat, there is less likelihood that air conditioning units will become overloaded.
Another advantage to a cool roof is that some areas allow you to benefit from utility rebates. Of course, you need to check your local area to see if it applies. So, if you like the idea of a cool roof to lower your cooling costs, do a little investigation to see if this type of roof would work for you.