The first line of defense of any structure is its roof. It holds in warm and cool air while protecting against the vagaries of weather. One would think that 21st century new technologies built into a home’s flooring and windows would extend to the roof.
Well, it does. From thatch to tin to asphalt shingles, roofing has evolved. A roofing contractor can explain new technologies in roofs.
New Shingles
Architectural composite shingles are composed of polymers and fiberglass. They are made to look like wood or slate shingles and don’t weigh down the roof. They last longer, too.
Homeowners aren’t to visualize tin roofing when told about metal shingles. These, too, are made to resemble wood or slate shingles. Technology has created a metal shingle that looks like a normal roof but is much stronger.
Building integrated photovoltaics or BIPV simply means solar. Solar shingles are now made to be used among other types of roofing materials. They aren’t huge squares that weigh down the roof but shaped like ordinary shingles. The roof will receive tons of sunlight which can be used for energy.
At the word cool, it’s easy to imagine Snoopy in his Joe Cool persona. Homeowners may still smile when a roofing contractor explains about cool shingles which are coated with reflective material. This throws heat back into the atmosphere instead of being absorbed by the roof. Houses stay up to 50% cooler with a roof absorbing only about 100% heat instead of 150%.
Smart Installation
Digital is the word. Smart roof installation includes new methods of underlayment to add energy efficiency to the roof. Technology built into the shingle itself helps installers fasten the shingles more securely using fewer nails to penetrate the shingle. These and more are just a few of the technologies Carroll and Sons Roofing, Inc. can tell homeowners about when they contact Carroll and Sons Roofing.
