Energy Efficient Roofing Green Roofers in Michigan
Save Energy with a Premier Roofing System
If you’re wondering what a roof replacement has to do with energy savings, you might be surprised to learn about the green opportunities that abound during a roof tear-off and replacement. "Cool roof" technology leverages enviro-friendly reflective surfacing to reduce your energy cost, especially during the summer months. Like ventilation upgrades, Cool Roof shingles will extend the life of your roof.
Cool Roofs Are Hip
There are myriad options available in reflective materials to create “cool roofs” to reduce your energy footprint. A cool roof can benefit a building and its occupants by:
Reducing energy bills
by decreasing air conditioning needs
Improving indoor comfort
for spaces that are not air conditioned
Decreasing roof temperature
which may extend roof service life.
Beyond the home itself, cool roofs can also benefit the environment, especially when many buildings in a community have them. Cool roofs can:
Reduce local air temperatures
(sometimes referred to as the urban heat island effect)
Lower peak electricity demand
which can help prevent power outages
Reduce power plant emissions
including carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides, and mercury, by reducing cooling energy use in buildings.
Types of Roofs and How They Can Be Made Cool
There are many types of roof systems available, but the surface exposed to the sun is the one that determines if a roof is cool or not. You can usually make a new or existing roof cool by selecting the appropriate surface. Some materials, like slate, can be made reflective, as can some finishes in metal roofs. Many of the high-tech composite roofing materials we use have reflectivity built-in. Our estimator will help you select the right material to achieve your goal.
Even dark shingles can be made to produce a cooler roof. For example, Presidential Solaris™ – Luxury Solar Reflective Shingles
This steep-slope, solar reflective asphalt roofing shingle contains advanced colored granules that reflect the sun’s rays. Designed to replicate the look of authentic wood shakes, Presidential Solaris shingles feature 25 percent solar reflectivity and deliver the charm of hand-split wood shakes with durability and strength that outperforms wood.
