When temperatures are very high for many months of the year, a home can be constructed or even adapted to suit the climate. One way of doing this is with a Cool Roof. So, what is a Cool Roof and what are its benefits?
Simply put, a Cool roof is a roof designed specifically to reflect the suns radiation enabling the home to stay cooler. There are different types of Cool Roof available. Some use a special coating over the existing roof while others use a single ply membrane. If you decide a Cool roof is right for you, though, more research should be done to find out the best option for your home.
So, what are the advantages of a cool roof? Well, did you know that there are some roof reflecting materials which can reduce the roofs temperature by as much as 100 degrees? This is especially beneficial in city areas which can become affected by blackouts or brownouts because so many buildings are retaining heat. The high demand from cooling devices like air conditioners can often overload electrical systems at the hottest times of the day so a Cool Roof can work to lower electrical demand. Also, while a Cool Roof may cost more in heating, the significant savings that can be achieved with from the cooling effects of such a roof, far outweigh the extra heating costs. You may even be able to benefit from utility rebates from installing a Cool Roof.
It’s clear to see, then, the advantages to installing a Cool Roof in a hot climate and you could end up saving money by doing so.
