Energy Star Roof

Did you know that most houses and buildings get hot during the summer because heat is absorbed through their roofs? Indeed, homeowners and businesses would have to run their air conditioners far less frequently if their roofs didn't absorb so much heat. The cumulative effect is no small matter: every year, one-sixth of all energy consumed is used to air condition buildings. That amounts to $40 billion a year according to the federal government's Energy Star program.

There is a solution to this energy inefficiency puzzle, and it's in reflective roofing. While darker roofs absorb heat, lighter ones reflect it. Energy Star roofs can reduce roof temperatures by up to 100 degrees by deflecting the sun's rays away from the building, thereby reducing the amount of heat absorbed. All told, installing reflective roofing can reduce air conditioning costs during peak periods by 10 to 15 percent. Collectively, this can improve conditions citywide as well for traditional roofing contributes to the urban heat island effect: this occurs when cities have higher temperatures than surrounding areas by 2 to 10 degrees. By investing in an Energy Star roof, you'll be improving conditions not just for the people in your building but also throughout your city as well.

In addition to reflectivity, another important feature of Energy Star roofing is effective insulation. In colder climates especially, a large amount of heat is lost through the roof due to poor roof insulation. Adding high R-Value insulation will go a long way toward reducing energy costs for your building or home.

Green Products, LLC can provide superior and environmentally friendly roofing materials. To learn more about their biobased building products, visit the website, www.GreenProducts.net, or call a company representative at (877) 474-7481 or (815) 407-0900. They are also available via email, info@greenproducts.net, and fax, (815) 407-0906.