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.
Most energy efficient roof shingles.
Manufacturers produce composite shingles that look very much like asphalt shingles.
They are designed with special granules that make them more reflective than standard.
This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 50f decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building.
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Asphalt shingles shake shingles metal roofing slate roofing tile roofing.
Energy star certified roof products reflect more of the sun s rays.
Modern energy efficient metal roofing acts as a giant mirror of sorts by reflecting the heat and energy up into the air.
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.
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.
Your roof doesn t require any electricity so shingles themselves are not truly energy efficient.
Florida solar energy center.