One of the most important functions of any roofing system is providing sufficient insulation. A properly-insulated roof will maintain a cool interior during the warmer months, and provide coziness when the temperatures start to drop. If you've noticed you're constantly running your HVAC system, you may want to think about ways to upgrade the insulative properties of your roof.
Based in Houston, Ideal Roofing Services is an experienced roofing company that knows all about insulation. Our workmanship and roofing solutions have earned us accolades such as an A+ and accreditation with the BBB, making us something of local experts. When we work on homes with poorly-performing roofs, we offer our valued customers top tips to achieve better insulation and improved energy-efficiency.
Replace the Soffit & Fascia
The soffit and fascia on our homes oftentimes gets overlooked when discussing upgraded roof insulation. The soffit plays an important role in regulating your home's temperature, because it allows your roof to breathe, drawing in cool, dry air and expelling any hot moisture trapped inside. This decreases the chances of your home experiencing mold or mildew growth.
Ideal Roofing installs the best soffit systems manufactured by brands like:
- James Hardie
- Allura
- Berridge
By working with the most trusted manufacturers, our customers will always enjoy endless benefits, such as improved ventilation and air flow, through a soffit and fascia replacement.
Get a Reflective Roof Coating
In areas like Houston with intense heat and endless sunshine, it's imperative that your roof can efficiently reflect those harmful UV rays, which simultaneously keeps your home cooler and extends the lifespan of your roof itself.
Many roofing materials, including metal and tile, can be covered in a reflective roof coating that will significantly improve your roof's Solar Reflective Index (SRI) number. This means that you'll see lower energy bills and your roof will stay in top-condition for many, many years.
Consider a Cool Roofing System
When your roof reaches the end of its lifespan, consider upgrading through a cool roof installation. A cool roof is defined as a roofing system that can efficiently reflect UV rays and ventilate itself, which has a noticeable effect on your home's insulation.
The Ideal Roofing Services team has the experience and certifications to install some of the most energy-efficient and insulative roofing materials available on the market today, such as:
- GAF Asphalt Shingles
- Metal Roofing Options
- Tesla Solar Shingles
Change the Color of Your Roof
Another option when it's time for a new roof replacement is to change the color of your roof—this could be especially important if you're not opting in for a cool roof system. Standard roofing materials, such as traditional asphalt shingles, may function significantly better in lighter shades than darker ones, as dark colors tend to trap heat in. In climates like Southern Texas, where the temperatures tend to be high and the weather sunny, this could greatly improve your roof's ability to ventilate itself and provide adequate insulation.
Because Ideal Roofing Services is committed to delivering the best and most beautiful new roofing systems to our valued customers, all of our roofing options come in a wide variety of colors and textures, so homeowners could easily find a more energy-efficient option through this choice alone.
Reach out to Ideal Roofing Services today for a free estimate on any of our expert roofing solutions, and find out more about how we can help upgrade your home and improve its insulation!
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