So if you been wondering what a cool roof is, we believe we might have some answers for you.

A cool roof is a roofing system that delivers higher solar reflectance.

Cool roofs lower roof temperature on hot days and keeps the home cooler, just like wearing light-colored clothing keeps you cool on a sunny day. Less heat travels to the building below, so the building stays cooler and uses less energy for air conditioning. Cool roofs are designed to reflect more sunlight than a traditional roof.

Historically, cool roofs have been ether white or some other lighter shade color. However, that dynamic has changed in recent years with the development of residential cool roof products like the TruDefinition Duration Cool and Oakridge from Owens Corning that can achieve EnergyStar® qualified levels of solar reflectivity even in dark, rich hues. 

To find out more about the Owens Corning color selection and options Click Here.

Cool roofs can also enhance roof durability and reduce both building and cooling loads and the urban heat island effect and they are starting to become very popular in the greater Sacramento area.

Most of our customers report that they see a significant difference in the cooling of their home after we replaced their old roof.

Some of our customers report up to 15% savings in their electricity bill by simply having a cool roof. According to Owens Corning, the average energy saving for a cool roof range between 7% to 15% of total cooling cost. 

This can also help prolong the life of an air conditioning system by reducing the strain on the system during hotter times of the day and year.

What what is the moral of the story? 

A cool roof can help you save money, reduce air conditioner use, lower indoor air temperature, reduce peak energy and improve grid stability, combat climate change, and mitigate the urban heat island.

If you are thinking of replacing your roof and would like to find out more about the what options are available in the Sacramento area please contact us by phone at 916-678-9786 or by filling out a request form.