Energy Efficient Roof Shingles

For energy star certification energy saving shingles must reflect at least 65 percent of solar radiation if installed on a low sloped roof or 25 percent if installed on a steep sloped roof.

Energy efficient roof shingles.

Energy star certified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 15 percent. Overall cool roofs make your home more comfortable in warm weather and more energy efficient. Energy star qualified shingles come in a variety of colors including dark colors even dark browns and grays. A cool roof under the same conditions could stay more than 50 f cooler and save energy and money by using less air conditioning.

Energy efficient shingles installed by the roofing experts at best choice roofing can help reduce heat in the attic and any heat going into the house helping to keep your home cooler in the summer and your air conditioning bills lower. Energy star certified roof products reflect more of the sun s rays. If you re considering having cool roof asphalt shingles installed on your roof contact an iko professional roofpro contractor and ask about iko s solar reflective shingles for your home. Standard or dark roofs can reach temperatures of 150 f or more in the summer sun.

Schedule a free estimate contact us to learn more about upgrading your roof with energy star shingles. Cool roofs can be made of a highly reflective type of paint a sheet covering or highly reflective tiles or shingles.