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Reduce Energy Costs This Summer With Roof Insulation

Published 06/02/2014

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If you’re trying to lower home energy costs, it may be time to take a close look at your roof. While you understand the importance of having quality windows, you may not realize how vital it is to make your roof more energy efficient. When you’re ready to add insulation to your home, consider these important reasons for putting the insulation along the roof.

Watch the Sun
As the sun tracks across the sky in Tucson, AZ, notice how it strikes the roof. At any given point in the day, your roof is receiving a beating from solar rays. The heat transfers through shingles and into the attic area. Once in the attic, it starts to build. If the attic is not properly insulated, that heat can reach astronomical levels. With no way to escape the attic, it’s pushed down into the living space of your home. This is why it’s vital to invest in roof insulation. With the right protection, this heat transfer is minimized, and that keeps the temperature in your attic and home down.

Heat Also Rises
A general rule of thumb is that the heat your furnace generates rises. When you’re trying to heat the home in the winter, all of your treated air could be escaping through your uninsulated attic and roofing. In addition to blocking drafts, insulation also helps to keep the heat inside your home when you want it there. It’s estimated that as much as 25 percent of the heat your furnace works hard to create can be lost through a poorly insulated roof.

Enjoy Lower Energy Bills
The Department of Energy reports that homeowners can lower heating bills by 10 to 50 percent when they insulate the right areas of their home. The insulation helps stabilize interior temperatures, so your HVAC won’t have to work as hard. The savings aren’t just enjoyed in cold climates, either. The right insulation will make your home easier to cool so that you can also save money in our hot climate.

You want to have a comfortable home, and that all starts by investing in the right support systems. In addition to getting the roof and attic insulated, you can also invest in light colored shingles that will reflect the heat rather than absorbing it. Metal roofs are a very popular option in our area because of their durability, ability to reflect heat and low maintenance. Regardless of the roofing your choose, make your home more energy efficient by letting a professional roofer add insulation to the property.