White Roofs Are The Coolest

When in hotter climates, you may notice that people around you are wearing lighter colored clothes usually white or beige. This is because people that live in warmer climates know that wearing light colored clothes is going to reflect heat away from themselves. Making your roof cool takes advantage of the same technology. Basically painting your roof a lighter color will reduce the temperature of your roof.  Going from a black roof to a white roof will reduce the temperature of your roof by 100 degrees, saving you money in air conditioning and maintenance on your roof because a cooler roof will not degrade as fast as a roof that is 190 degrees.  Also painting your roof will help seal any small holes or imperfections on your roof.

You can expect to save anywhere from 25% to 43% on your power bill which is a significant amount. Typical application of the white roofing paint runs around 70 cents per square foot. If your roof is 3,000 square feet, your cost would be $2,100. If you save 40% on your power bill and your power bill costs around $300, the product will have paid for its self in approximately 2 years. Most of the manufacturers of these materials used in making your roof cooler have a waranty for 10 to 20 years, making your roof save you $28,800 in 20 years. You will also help make the environment greener and more sustainable and be on your way to living in a Green Home.

Be sure to check with your Home Owners Association before painting your roof. If you need more information about cool roofs, just leave a comment with your questions and we will be happy to answer your questions.