Does Getting a New Roof Help With Energy Efficiency?

If you’re like most people, you probably think about replacing just your windows and doors when it comes to increasing your home’s energy efficiency. After all, drafty windows and doors can have a huge effect on a home’s ability to resist heat transfer and air infiltration. But do you know what else has a huge impact on energy efficiency? Your roof. Having an effective roofing system is extremely important, especially in New Mexico, Arizona, and other states where the sun beats down all day long for much of the year. If fact, having a good roof on your house can mean the difference between chilling out in your comfortable, air conditioned home or sweating bullets in your own private sauna.

Options for Keeping the Heat Out

If your roof has come to the end of its lifespan, investing in a new one is a great way to help boost your home’s energy efficiency. Many asphalt shingle roofing systems on the market nowadays are built with components that reflect sunlight and ultraviolet radiation rather than absorb it. This alone can make a dramatic difference when it comes to your home’s ability to maintain a comfortable and consistent interior temperature. By keeping your home at a stable temperature, a good roof can limit the amount of work your HVAC system has to do, which can help with energy efficiency and reduce your home’s carbon footprint.

Some manufacturers even offer special light-colored shingles that boast incredibly low sunlight absorption values. Similarly, the TPO flat roofing system from GAF is white, whereas most other flat roofing systems on the market are black or dark gray. The light color of this TPO flat roofing system absorbs less sunlight than a typical flat roof, which can prevent your home or business from overheating.

Underlayment & Ventilation Improvements for Keeping the Heat In

While reflective roofing systems can be great for reducing your energy consumption, reflecting solar radiation isn’t the only way your roof contributes to your home’s energy efficiency. There’s also the question of your roof’s ability to retain the warm air that you deliberately fill up your house with during the winter. As the old saying reminds us, “heat rises,” and if your old, worn-out roof has cracks, gaps, or damaged underlayment, a lot of that toasty-warm air is likely going to rise right out of your house along with your hard-earned money. But a new roof is going to help keep that hot air inside your home where it belongs, rather than out in the cold where the natural laws of science want it to go.

Partner With Dreamstyle Roofing

If the tired, outdated roof on your home or business is dragging down its energy efficiency, turn to the professionals at Dreamstyle Roofing. We specialize in asphalt shingle and flat roof installation and proudly serve customers in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Contact us today and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your roof replacement project.