When looking for the
best ways to keep cool, most people living in warmer climates only consider air
conditioning. Unknown to most of them is that the first line of defense in
regulating heat is roofing. The function of a roof is not limited to holding
and absorbing the rays of the sun but includes releasing and reflecting heat
and light upwards and away from the building.
Roofing materials are
varied and few have proven effective and efficient in keeping buildings cool in
warmer weathered regions. Here are the top 2 roofing materials to keep you cool
in warmer climates without worrying about costly electricity bills.
1. Radiant Barriers
Relatively affordable,
a radiant barrier is a sub roofing system. Roofing with radiant barriers
entails installing specialized reflective spray treatment or other reflective
materials like aluminum between the ceiling of your house and the roof. The
reflective material acts as the barrier, which reflects heat upwards and out of
your home keeping your house cool. Installing radiant barriers saves you over
$250 per year.
2. Light Colored Concrete Tiles
Cheaper than slate,
concrete tiles are the best roofing options in warmer climates. Roofing with
concrete tiles is durable, affordable and since the tiles are heavy, it takes
longer for the tiles to heat up, which makes them ideal material for roofing in
warmer weathered areas.
Concrete tiles are
porous enough to absorb color when painted. When light colors are painted on
the concrete tiles, they increase energy efficiency by reflecting back light
and heat from the sun compared with dark colored concrete tiles
In conclusion, living
in warmer weathered areas requires keeping cool most of the time. Before you install
an expensive air conditioning system in your home, consider affordable, durable
and eco-friendly Roofing materials such as radiant barriers and light colored concrete
tiles.
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