Does a dark roof make a house hotter in NC?
Yes, a black asphalt shingle roof can absorb almost twice the amount of heat of the current temperature outside. For example if it is 100 degrees outside the roof itself can be between 185-215 degrees, that's hot! You may wonder “If my roof is so hot then why isn't my house much hotter inside?”. Insulation between the roof and framing are what keep the heat above the living space. The layers of a roof start with the shingles, underlayment, plywood, framing, insulation and drywall. The heat does have various materials to work through before you can actually feel it in the home to a large extent.
Other factors make your roof hotter or cooler with a large degree of variance. If your roof is more reflective then it will obviously not get quite as hot and if your insulation is higher quality in the attic your house will also not feel as hot. In general though yes a black roof will be hotter than a grey roof or a white roof. Darker roofs will always absorb more heat from the sun compared to lighter colored roofs, even when the seasons change and it gets cold in the winter. In the winter time when there is snow on the roof, having a darker roof is actually better to help melt the ice and snow. Darker roofs also help keep your home warmer in the winter months and may reduce heating bills if a newer roof is installed that absorbs more heat.
While a darker roof may absorb more heat into the home there are many other factors which have a much stronger influence when it comes to keeping your home cool. So if you are worried about getting a new dark black roof (because it looks great) but are worried about the heat it might bring into the home, don’t. Regardless of what color roof you have on top of your home the attic construction and ventilation are the two most important things when it comes to keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Proper ventilation from the attic is by far the most efficient way to keep your home cool during the hot months when the sun beat down. If your home was properly built and has proper ventilation it will allow the trapped hot air to escape without getting into the home. Insulation also plays a big role by keeping hot air in the attic from passing into the living spaces.
While a dark roof may absorb more heat it is important to choose the roof that is going to fit your needs the best. Any professional builder or roofer should be able to mitigate potential heat problems with shingles by ensuring proper ventilation and attic construction are present at the home. Whether you are looking for jet black shingles, light grey or brown shingles our local roofing service has everything you need. If you are looking for a professional roofing service in CITY then be sure to give us a call today to schedule a free estimate.
Other factors make your roof hotter or cooler with a large degree of variance. If your roof is more reflective then it will obviously not get quite as hot and if your insulation is higher quality in the attic your house will also not feel as hot. In general though yes a black roof will be hotter than a grey roof or a white roof. Darker roofs will always absorb more heat from the sun compared to lighter colored roofs, even when the seasons change and it gets cold in the winter. In the winter time when there is snow on the roof, having a darker roof is actually better to help melt the ice and snow. Darker roofs also help keep your home warmer in the winter months and may reduce heating bills if a newer roof is installed that absorbs more heat.
While a darker roof may absorb more heat into the home there are many other factors which have a much stronger influence when it comes to keeping your home cool. So if you are worried about getting a new dark black roof (because it looks great) but are worried about the heat it might bring into the home, don’t. Regardless of what color roof you have on top of your home the attic construction and ventilation are the two most important things when it comes to keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Proper ventilation from the attic is by far the most efficient way to keep your home cool during the hot months when the sun beat down. If your home was properly built and has proper ventilation it will allow the trapped hot air to escape without getting into the home. Insulation also plays a big role by keeping hot air in the attic from passing into the living spaces.
While a dark roof may absorb more heat it is important to choose the roof that is going to fit your needs the best. Any professional builder or roofer should be able to mitigate potential heat problems with shingles by ensuring proper ventilation and attic construction are present at the home. Whether you are looking for jet black shingles, light grey or brown shingles our local roofing service has everything you need. If you are looking for a professional roofing service in CITY then be sure to give us a call today to schedule a free estimate.