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Are black roofs hotter?

From a scientific point of view, light colors reflect heat while black color absorbs heat. So, do black colored roofs make the house hotter? In this article we will look at how a black roof affects the temperatures of your living space. Color and material have a significant impact on the heat of your roof.

Can the roof color contribute to the temperatures in the house?

Light-colored roofs reflect heat while black colored roofs absorb heat and transfer it into your house. Most people prefer dark-colored roofs because they warm the interior of the house. However, several other factors determine the temperatures inside your home. A dark roof won’t heat your house if you live in a frigid area.

Nonetheless, if you live in a warm area, a dark roof could make a considerable difference to things like energy bills. What happens is that the roof will absorb heat and transfer it to your interior, therefore reducing the amount of heating needed in your house. On the contrary, if you live in an extremely hot area, a light-colored roof will keep your home cool.

Here are things you can do to regulate your house temperatures if you have a dark-colored roof.

Proper Insulation

You can insulate your dark-colored asphalt roof to reduce the amount of heated transferred into the living space below. When the interior temperatures rise, the house becomes uncomfortable.

Instead of incurring a high energy bill by turning on your air conditioner to combat the excess heat, install insulation to act as a barrier that prevents hot air from reaching the living space.

Proper Ventilation

Proper ventilation will go a long way to remove hot air from the attic before it reaches your living space. The hot air will be replaced by fresh, cool air. When you have a well-ventilated house, the color of the roof is not a problem. There are several ways to ventilate the attic, and the design of your home determines the method to use.

If a dark-colored roof makes your living space uncomfortable, you can make your house more habitable with proper ventilation and insulation. Before installing a new roof, it is imperative to consult a professional roofing contractor about the best material, color, and design for your home. There are numerous reputable roofing contracts in the US, who have provided high-quality services to thousands of homeowners across the nation.

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Since being founded in 1998, the conception of Eldridge Roofing & Restoration, Inc., has been committed to true excellence in the roofing industry. Each member of our knowledgeable team strives daily to deliver professional, knowledgeable, reliable and first-class service to our homeowners.

Eldridge Roofing & Restoration, Inc., is proud to be a family-owned & operated company serving Houston, Spring, Cypress, and all other surrounding areas, while never losing sight of professionalism and the importance of quality craftsmanship at honest pricing. We individually and as a family stand firmly behind our company motto: “People before Profit.”

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Reviews From Our Customers

Brandon and Eldridge Roofing did a spectacular job! They were thorough and informative. The knowledge and experience that he had, was extensive and he was exquisitely professional! This was my first insurance claim for my house. He walked me through every step and let me know what to expect and/or anticipate. I would recommend to anyone who needs a knowledgeable and patient roofing company!

Jackle Yakul

Spring, Texas

Michael was so thorough in explaining our options. He was nothing but professional. Everything happened as he explained it would. They did a wonderful job on our roof. And as Michael said, you couldn’t even tell they had been at our house and replaced a roof. Their clean up is remarkable. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I highly recommend Eldridge Roofing for your roofing needs!

Leasha Davis

Spring, Texas

We’re very pleased with our new roof & customer service from Mike Marriott, Ashely & the crew. The roof looks great and our seasoned adjuster even commented on the great quality materials & workmanship. The crew was fast and thoroughly cleaned up after themselves. After receiving quotes from several other roofing companies I am glad that we went with Eldridge and would highly recommend them.

Miranda Harris

Houston, Texas

Eldridge Roofing was recommended to me after I suspected my roof may have been damaged during a recent storm. Brandon Holland came out and thoroughly inspected every inch of my roof. He was able to clearly explain the problem and had a solution not far behind. The entire process from start to finish was exceptional. We will definitely be using Eldridge for any future issues or projects that may come up! Thanks again!

Sarah Grant

We discovered Eldridge Roofing from a neighbor and asked them to give us an estimate. We worked with Shannon who came as scheduled and worked efficiently with our insurance company to get us the best roof for the best price. He followed through with us every step of the way and we are very pleased with the quality, professionalism and complete honesty of Shannon and the rest of Eldridge staff. Highly Recommend!

Dorothy Chapman

I have used Eldridge Roofing at one our rent houses for a roof repair, and also a full internal repair from water damage from a burst pipe. At another rent house they replaced the whole roof and it was an hour and a half drive out of town for them. They also replaced the roof at my residence. Brandon the Project Manager is very professional and thorough. I highly recommend them.

Nathan Leonard

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