What sets cool roofing in Zionsville, IN, apart from traditional roofing is its highly reflective surface. This is due to specially-coated shingles or sheets. Cool roofing is not a new technology, as it has been keeping homes cozy since ancient Greece.
Solar Reflectance and Thermal Resistance are two properties that measure its ability to reflect heat. They can range from zero to one, with a higher number meaning better capability to keep your home livable. Additionally, these roofs have a positive impact on the environment.
While cool roofs tend to be white, there are other off-color options available that feature highly reflective surfaces. Universal Roofing and Exteriors offers cool roofs that have these features and benefits:
Eco-Friendly
We offer cool roofs that will promote a healthier environment. They help reduce the “Urban Heat Island Effect” that occurs when a city is hotter than surrounding rural areas due to dark surfaces. At the same time, they lessen urban air temperature by decreasing the amount of heat they emit in the atmosphere.
This slows down the formation of ground level ozone, which can put your health at risk. Furthermore, they help increase property comfort levels leading to less use of HVAC units, which increases greenhouse gas emission.
Energy Saving
As a GAF® Master Elite roofer in Zionsville, IN, we offer GAF Timberline® Cool Series® Energy-Saving Shingleroofs that will help reduce your energy costs. They come with highly reflective surfaces that will reduce the amount of heat absorbed by your roof. This in turn will lessen heat build-up in your attic, making your home even more livable. This will keep you from overworking your cooling systems, which can drive up your energy bills.
Beautiful
Today’s cool roofs are not only eco-friendly, as they are also attractive. Our GAF Timberline Cool Series® come in an array of colors, such as rustic and romantic browns, mind-calming blue, and refreshing greens, to match your home’s exterior. You can rely on us to help you find the right design to fit your home.
The many benefits offered by cool roofs make them an ideal investment. Furthermore, we can complement that with James Hardie® fiber cement siding in Indianapolis, IN, to fully-protect your home from harsh climate conditions. Call Universal Roofing and Exteriors today at (317) 257-0779 to find out more about our products.
