Start the year off right by lowering your electricity bill. Did you know that you can save energy costs if you make the right choices with your roofing? If you’re curious about how you can do this with your home, continue reading!
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Install metal roofing
While metal roofing comes with a higher price tag than asphalt, it saves you money on energy use and also last for decades longer. It’s generally composed of 30 to 60 percent recycled materials and can be recycled when removed later on down the road—unlike asphalt roofing, which ends up in the landfill.
The most common types of metal roofing include aluminum, steel roofing, and copper roofing. These can be designed as shingles or panels, and can even be stone-coated to mimic slate tile roofing or clay tiles. Source: Modernize
Use a radiant barrier
Another energy-saving option that can help reduce heat transfer from the roof to the attic is the use of a radiant barrier. “It looks a little like you painted the underside of the roof deck with silver paint,” Eldredge says, “But it’s actually a coating that helps reflect the heat away from the attic.” The result? Less solar heat gain. A radiant barrier is usually applied during a reroofing project that requires the replacement of the roof’s deck, or sheathing. Used in tandem with any or all of the other practices listed here, a radiant barrier can help your roof play a part in lowering heating and cooling costs and reducing your energy footprint. Source: BobVila
Plant greenery
This type of roof ideally captures the concept of green roofing. Such a roof is typically composed of growing grass and plants atop the main roof which is adequately protected with a membrane to allow for irrigation.
A green roof will naturally and effectively cool your living space below, so much so you’ll hardly require using equipment like air conditioners. They are so efficient that in some European countries their installation is subsidized. With a “living roof” you will also be able to collect clean rainwater. Source: DoItYourself
We’d be more than happy to be a part of your home projects. If you’re planning on making changes to your home, particularly in roofing and drains where we specialize, contact us! We would love to help you out!
Contact:
Kerrisdale Roofing & Drains Ltd.
168 W 71st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5X 4S7
(604) 360-2114
