A white or light colored metal surface reflects best under testing at about 67 percent reflectivity and even some newly developed cool colors send the rays away source.
Most energy efficient roof shingles.
Energy star certified roof products reflect more of the sun s rays.
Your roof doesn t require any electricity so shingles themselves are not truly energy efficient.
Some of the most popular energy efficient roof options include.
Overall cool roofs make your home more comfortable in warm weather and more energy efficient.
They are designed with special granules that make them more reflective than standard.
Energy star certified roof products can help reduce the amount of air conditioning needed in buildings and can reduce peak cooling demand by 10 15 percent.
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This can lower roof surface temperature by up to 50f decreasing the amount of heat transferred into a building.
Manufacturers produce composite shingles that look very much like asphalt shingles.
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Florida solar energy center.
Modern energy efficient metal roofing acts as a giant mirror of sorts by reflecting the heat and energy up into the air.