Did you know that buildings in the United States are responsible for almost two-thirds of national electricity consumption and more than one-third of total primary energy use?* And it’s your roof that can be the least energy-efficient component of your home! In the summertime, those costs add up fast. If you’re a homeowner looking to renovate or replace your existing roof this summer, cool metal roofing should be at the top of your list for saving money, contributing to energy waste reduction, and style selection.
Cool metal roofing has gained a lot of popularity in recent years because it is proven to reduce cooling and heating energy usage, sometimes up to 40% in certain geographical regions. What's more, many regional utility companies are interested in cool metal roofing because it can help reduce peak demand in the afternoon hours of summer months – be certain to ask your local utility company about possible discounts and tax breaks.
And you have choices between reflective, highly emissive cool metal roofs, pre-painted, granular coated, unpainted, and more. For homes in regions where the summers are more extreme, certain brands of cool metal roofing can not only deflect heat absorption in the attic, but also re-emit most solar radiation up to 90%! The benefits mean more money in your wallet for other home upgrades, reduced dependence on energy resources, and a contribution to the larger issue of air pollution.
Tom Black
Executive Director
Metal Roofing Alliance
*Cool Metal Roofing: An Emerging Hot Topic, Scott Kriner The Metal Initiative.
The Metal Roofing Alliance is a consortium of metal roofing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and contractors with the main goal of educating consumers about the many benefits of metal roofing.
