Whether it’s summer or winter, when extreme weather hits, rising energy costs are inevitable. Extended use of your furnace or air conditioner easily equates to higher utility bills for a Treasure Valley homeowner. While there are a wide variety of ways to reduce energy costs in your home, an energy-efficient roof is often one of the most effective. Why? Your roof is your home’s first line of defense against the weather. That’s why Madison Roofing would like to provide you with the following ways to make your roof more energy-efficient.
Boise Roofing & Energy Efficiency
Adequate Attic Insulation
A relatively simple and affordable way to make your home more energy efficient is by ensuring you have adequate attic insulation. Poorly insulated attics don’t provide your home with the protection required to combat temperature fluctuations and keep energy costs down. This is especially true for older Treasure Valley homes, which often have less insulation than newer homes recently built. While adding insulation to your attic will provide you with some benefit, it’s important to know how much to add and the type of insulation that should be used.
Cool Roof Coating
Another way to increase your home’s energy efficiency is to add a cooling coating or material to your roof. If you’ve ever worn black during the summer, you know how much a dark color absorbs heat from the sun. This same principle applies to the roof of your home as the darker it is, the more heat is retained. A qualified Boise roofing company can apply a cool roof coating to help reduce heat retention.
A cool roof coating can reduce high energy costs and provide your roof with additional UV and waterproofing protection, which can extend its lifespan. Replacing old, worn shingles can also boost energy efficiency and additional protection from the elements. With numerous cooling options to choose from, Treasure Valley homeowners should schedule a Boise roofing inspection with a qualified company like Madison Roofing before deciding on the best roof-cooling strategy.
Energy-Efficient Materials
While adding insulation and a cool roof coating are inexpensive and easy ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency, sometimes a whole roof replacement is necessary. When having a new roof installed, energy efficiency should be a major factor in your decision.
At Madison Roofing, we offer a number of energy-efficient roofing materials. For example, a metal roof (while a bit more expensive than a traditional shingle roof), provides significant energy savings over the lifetime of a roof. Proper installation is also essential, so contact a Boise roofing company with experience in the particular material you’re using.
Your Trusted Boise Roofing Company
Madison Roofing is a local Boise roofing company that has provided clients throughout the Treasure Valley with excellent customer service and workmanship for over 45 years. We’re here to help you with all your residential and commercial roofing needs, from repairs to installation. Regardless of the problem, our expert team of professionals will work with you to determine your needs and provide you with solutions tailored to your home or business. To improve the energy efficiency of your roof or for any other roofing needs, contact us by filling out our online form or give us a call at (208) 344-5379 for a free quote today!
