3 Things To Consider To Make Your New Metal Roof More Energy Efficient
Replacing the metal roofing on your home is a fairly major project. It's often one that many homeowners put off for as long as possible due to the inconvenience and expense. However, there usually comes a time when it can be put off no longer without risking the structural integrity and safety of your home.
As well as improving your home and adding to its value, replacing the roof is also an excellent opportunity to make your home more energy efficient. Here are three things you should consider when having a new metal roof installed in your home.
1. Insulation
Federal building regulations require all newly built homes in Australia to meet minimum requirements for insulation. If you have an older home, then it's likely that it doesn't meet these standards or have any insulation at all. Adding a new roof is an excellent opportunity to remedy this and make your home more energy efficient.
You can opt for traditional insulation batts or a lightweight reflective foil. Both of these products will significantly decrease the amount of heat that is lost or gained via your roof during periods of hot or cold weather. Modern metal roofing can also have an insulating cover added for even better results.
2. Roof colour
The colour you choose for your new roof is another important factor in making it more energy efficient. Recent design trends have been for darker hues, such as charcoal, cobalt blue and black, but from an energy perspective, these are possibly the worst colours to select.
Dark colours attract and absorb more light and heat. Conversely, lighter colours are better reflectors of heat and will work to prevent the metal of your roof, the ceiling cavity and the interior of your home. Preferably, opt for a white, cream or beige finish for your new metal roof. If you really feel the desire for a different colour, pick the lightest shade possible to prevent too much heat absorption.
3. Solar panels
If you've been considering adding a solar energy system to your home, then during a roof replacement is an excellent time. You'll be able to ensure that the solar panels are perfectly structured to sit safely and effectively on your roof without any extra and costly retrofitting at a later date.
You can also include some of the most recent solar technology and incorporate it into your new roof. Adding sections of solar tiles on the north facing roof elevation will give you the benefit of solar power in a very unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing way. For more information or assistance, contact a local metal roofing contractor.
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