There are many different options for how viable you want your roof to be. Your roof is the first line of defense against wind, rain, sun, and other weather conditions. It is also how a large amount of the heat enters and exits your home. During the summer, the heat of the sun will warm the roof throughout the day. That warmth will then come into your home. Since heat rises, it will escape through the roof during the winter as well. If you have a heater on, you will lose a large amount of the heat through the roof. Roofers can help you reduce the amount of heat you lose through the roof or how much comes in during the summer.
Reflecting Heat
The heat from the sun comes in the form of direct light and ambient heat in the air. The ambient heat needs to be deflected by a solid layer of insulation underneath your roof. You should ask your roofers in Grimes about insulating your roof. If you want to reduce the amount of heat from light, you will need to choose shingles that reflect light. The light only heats up the shingles when it absorbs into them; darker colors absorb more light than lighter colors. Shingles that are designed with reflective surfaces and/or lighter colors are often much cooler than less eco-friendly ones.
You can find many green shingles at Right roofing & Siding, Inc. They offer several options that could satisfy energy-conscious customers.
Insulating
You also need to ask roofers about retaining as much heat in as possible during the winter. Since heat rises, insulating the attic and beneath the roof will prevent a great deal of heat loss. That prevention can greatly reduce your heating costs. It will also help you heat your house without losing nearly as much energy.
