Heat-proofing your home in preparation for the summer is an important and money-saving task. With more frequent heat waves, home owners need to create effective ways to make their homes more comfortable.
Chill Out With Metal
Metal roofing does not always equate to hot surfaces. While it’s true that most roofing materials generally absorb heat, there are cooler options. By choosing a roofing system such as Hinkle Roofing’s metal roofs, for instance, you have products that reflect heat.
In addition to the non-absorptive quality of a roof, you should also make it a point to have ample ventilation in your attic space. Work closely with your trusted contractor. Ask about the possibility of adding added ventilation in the form of soffit and ridge vents to further augment your roof’s cooling properties during summer.
Built For The Summer Heat
As summer is the time of the year when your energy bill spikes considerably, it’s important to look at other cooling options that aren’t as expensive. The GAF Timberline® Cool Series® Shingles are built precisely for this reason. Your roofing will reflect much of the sun’s undesirable rays, leading to a cut in your overall energy savings cost of seven to eleven percent. On top of making your home more comfortable during the summer, it is also a sustainable living option that boosts your curb appeal significantly.
Investing in the right roofing system can do wonders for your home during particularly scorching summers. Ask your roofer about these options to make your home comfortable.
Hinkle Roofing is the roof repair specialist you can count on. We’ve been serving the Birmingham area for over 100 years. We also serve Tuscaloosa, AL, as well as other nearby areas. Call us today at (205) 352-1942.