During periods of extreme temperatures, like heat waves, your energy bills can fluctuate wildly. If you’re wanting to reduce your heating & cooling costs and are ready for a new roof, one of the most effective ways to control your energy costs is to purchase energy efficient roof materials.
Outside of things like insulation, many roof materials themselves are designed to be more energy efficient than others. The easiest way to find these materials is to look for the FDA’s Energy Star label!
ENERGY STAR ISN’T JUST FOR ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES
Consumers are used to seeing these labels on everything from TV’s and PC’s to refrigerators, washing machines, even toasters and many other electronic products. But you may not know, this designation isn’t just for electronics. Roofing materials such as solar panels and other reflective roof materials use this label as well.
Manufacturers and retailers sign voluntary agreements that allows them to use these labels as long as their products meet or exceed energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy (DOE).
The Energy Star label is available on a variety of eligible roofing products including many types of shingles, roof coatings, single-ply membranes and more.
ENERGY STAR ROOF PRODUCTS MUST HAVE WARRANTIES THAT MATCH
Energy Star labeled roofing products are designed to reduce energy waste and reduce utility bills, they are also required to a have a matching warranty that ensures they perform equal to or superior to non-reflective roof products.
Manufacturers must test their products using EPA testing methods outlined in the Energy Star Program Requirements for Roof Products to get the label on their materials giving consumers a clear signal that the products they buy truly are energy efficient and will remain so long after the initial purchase.
Ask your local roof contractor about Energy Star labeled roof materials for your next roof and enjoy real energy saving for years to come!
For more information on the Energy Star Program and roof products visit the Energy Star Website at https://www.energystar.gov/products/building_products/roof_products.
In Metro Atlanta, Atlanta Roofing Specialists has been assisting energy conscience homeowners and businesses since 1993. For a free estimate on your new, energy efficient roof, call today at 770-419-2222.