What makes a roof energy efficient? Simple - materials and finishes that work to reflect heat that would otherwise be absorbed into a home, which would then need to be cooled. An energy-efficient metal roof system not only keeps your home cooler during warm summer months, it reduces your carbon footprint - and that makes your home and our planet better places to live.
Here's an interesting excerpt from an article on this very topic - "Reduce Your Carbon Footprint, Install a Metal Roof on Your Home":
"How can installing a metal roof on one’s home reduce one’s carbon footprint?
Today’s premium aluminum metal roofing is coated in a PVDF resin known as Kynar 500. Depending on the color choice, these roofs can reflect from 25- 97% of the heat gain that would typically be absorbed into the house. These roofs maintain these reflective characteristics for decades. The roof is usually the least energy efficient element of the building exterior, and the use of Kynar 500 coated premium aluminum metal roofing can make a huge contribution to the energy efficiency of the total house.
Most people are unaware that it is buildings, not the transportation segment, of our planet, that is responsible for most of the greenhouse gases generated today, upwards to 48%. A few manufacturers of aluminum roofs use recycled aluminum from industrial scrap, while others use post-consumer recycled aluminum beverage cans. Consider the choice that utilizes the post-consumer recycled aluminum. These roofs are great for the environment. They save energy and will reduce your home’s carbon footprint for the next 100 years."
Luckily, the benefits of metal roof systems like the one described above aren't limited to the environment. Homeowners will also enjoy superior durability and performance, a fabulous (often permanent) lifespan, a choice of colors and styles to suit any architectural style and the satisfaction that comes with making a choice that's good not just for you, but for the planet too.
And if you're now wondering whether Metal Roof Network offers aluminum roofing, have a look! We've got a beautiful, energy-efficient aluminum shake profile offered in a range of Energy Star certified finishes. If you're interested in learning more, call or click today and we'll be happy to discuss how having a metal roof like this can reduce your carbon footprint and thus your impact on the planet. And for more on the benefits of metal roofing - not just the green factor - download our FREE re-roofing booklet today!
