Does the color and type of your roof effect your energy cost ?
August 30th 2010 23:20
A shingle type roof is very common among house in our most recent times. There are certain styles off homes that look better with shingle roofs. There is a three tab shingle look where you notice the rain checks that alternate on each run to give you that distinctive shingle look that we see most often. Then there is an architectural shingle that has a look all of it’s own. This type is used on more modern homes and goes well with some of the architectural designs we see today. Here are a few factors when considering the color of a shingle roof.
1). A darker color shingle will not show up certain stains over time. If you live in a wet climate your shingle can become stained such as mildew or mold that will show up on a lighter colored roof. Also you could have a few trees around such as oak trees or pecan trees that can also stain a lighter roof.
2). One thing to consider about your color is your climate. A lighter colored roof is recommended if you live in a hotter climate. A lighter roof will reflect the heat where as a darker roof will absorb it. Darker roofs could absorb so much heat in a hotter climate that they become very soft and you will not get the full performance of the shingle. So you need to go lighter in a hotter climate and darker in a colder climate. Another reason to go with a lighter roof if the warmer climate is because the roof will reflect the heat and your attic will stay cooler making easier to make your living space more comfortable.
3). Another thing to consider when choosing your roof color is the style at which you are building new or currently living such as contemporary or traditional. Also consider the color scheme of your home and get somking that complements your home and surroundings. You would not want to choose something that is way out there.
A metal type roof is not much different from a shingle roof. You can consider the same circumstances when choosing a color. One off the main differences with a metal is that the metal roof is that the linesman is much longer than shingles. The linesman of a metal roof could be as long as 40 to 50 years whereas the lifespan of a shingle roof is about 15 to 20 years. So you could be stuck with that bad choice of color for a long time. One other thing to consider with a metal roof is that a darker color will show fade more than a lighter color.
I hope that these few points will be helpful in choosing the color of your roof.
HAPPY CONSERVING!!
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