Energy Efficient Shingles
Installing Energy Efficient Shingles
When your house needs a new roof, take advantage of energy-saving technology and have ENERGY STAR® roof shingles installed
On a sunny summer day, the temperature in your attic can climb as high as 140 degrees. With so much heat collecting in the confined space of an attic, it's no wonder that your air conditioning system has to work harder and longer to keep your home comfortable.
Attic insulation can help to slow the movement of heat into your home, but what about the roof shingles that are absorbing all that solar heat? Wouldn't it be great if they made shingles that could reflect heat instead of absorbing it? Hold on - they can!
Energy-efficient shingles installed by the roofing experts at ARAC Roof It Forward can help reduce heat in the attic and any heat going into the house, helping to keep your home cooler in the summer and your air conditioning bills lower.
Save money on your cooling costs with "cool roof" technology
Quite a bit of scientific research went into the development of asphalt shingles that can help to reduce cooling costs. Building scientists focused their attention on the tiny mineral granules that come in different colors and are fused to the top surface of asphalt shingles. By applying special coatings to the granules, they discovered that they could increase two critical qualities: reflectivity and emissivity.
New cooler granules reflect about 20% of the sun's energy, compared to standard dark roof granules that reflect just 3%. Higher emissivity also helps granules stay cooler by shedding heat instead of retaining it.
We can install your roof in a variety of colors
Recognizing the important role that roofing material can play in energy performance, ENERGY STAR® has established performance standards for "cool" roof shingles. To take advantage of cool roof technology, make sure to use ENERGY STAR cool roof shingles. Most major shingle manufacturers have ENERGY STAR shingles available in a variety of colors or tones, as shown in the photos.
We can install many different types of shingles to meet your needs and budget. If you are interested in upgrading the look of your home while saving energy, you've come to the right place. As a full-service roofing contractor in Georgia, we have experience installing energy efficient shingles and can help you decide on the roof shingles that will work best for your home. Contact us today to learn more!
Can an energy-efficient roof lower my utility bills?
Yes. Energy-efficient shingles use reflective granules that bounce back sunlight instead of absorbing it, reducing heat transfer into your attic and easing the load on your air conditioning. In hot, sunny markets like Atlanta, Tampa, and the wider Southeast, that can mean noticeably lower cooling costs during peak summer months. Paired with proper attic insulation and ventilation, the savings add up over the roof's life. Explore energy-smart options on our roof replacement page.