Energy-Efficient Roofing: Heat Your Home, Not the Outdoors
Listen, the Bryant Roofing Systems crew is no stranger to the great outdoors. Boating, fishing, hiking — we know how to have fun outside. But what’s NOT fun is getting slapped with a massive energy bill because your roof has been leaking heat outdoors instead of keeping your home nice and toasty.
Here are a few energy-efficient ways to upgrade your roof and keep your home warm and energy bill low this winter.
Attic Insulation: How to Check It & When to Re-insulate
If heat is escaping your home, there’s a good chance that your attic is to blame. Heat rises, and if your attic isn’t properly insulated then the warm air from your home will escape through the roof. That makes your HVAC system work overtime to keep you warm, leading to a nasty heating bill and unnecessary chills for you and your family.
How to Check for Poor Insulation
Most folks know about attic insulation, but they aren’t sure how to check that it’s doing its job properly. Here’s a quick way to check your insulation, assuming you’ve got easy access to your attic:
- Grab a yardstick or a tape measure
- Head up to your attic, and measure how deep your insulation is. Ideally it should be around 16 inches thick. Any thinner and your insulation might not be doing its job properly.
- Look around for any spots where your insulation looks thin or uneven. Insulation should be relatively uniform across your entire attic. If it’s not, you could be missing out on energy savings.
What to Do About Poor Insulation
Re-insulating your attic isn’t as easy as a quick trip to the hardware store. If your attic insulation is looking patchy or worn down with age, give Bryant Roofing Solutions a call. Our pros know how to handle insulation the safe way, and get your attic in better shape to lock in your home’s heat.
Roof Replacements & Repairs: Stop Heat Loss Before It Starts
Even if you have insulation in place, roof damage can do big damage to your home’s energy efficiency. Whether it’s from wear and tear, storm damage or just the passage of time, damage to your roof can put your attic and your HVAC system through the paces.
How to Check for Roof Damage
While we don’t recommend hopping up on your roof during winter, there are a few surefire signs of roof damage that you can spot safely from the ground:
- Leaks and Gaps — Got stains on your ceiling? It’s time for a roof repair or replacement to keep the leaks out and the heat in.
- Damaged Shingles — Shingles are super durable, but they don’t last forever. Over time, shingles can become brittle and break off, letting cold air and the elements slip into your home. Brr!
- Clogged Gutters — Cleaning out the gutters is nobody’s idea of a good time, but clogged gutters can make water back up onto your roof. Guess where that water goes? If you guessed “right into your house,” ding ding ding!
What to Do About Roof Damage
So what do you do about a damaged roof? Depends on how bad the damage is! In some instances a simple roof repair can patch up your roof, but that can be like slapping a Band-Aid on a broken leg. Roof replacements are the real solution for improving your home’s energy efficiency, and they can be more affordable than you might think.
Bryant Roofing Systems works with your insurance to get the maximum value from your roof damage claim. We’re also pros at installing modern, energy-efficient roofs, like shingle roofs and flat or low-slope roofs. You’ve got plenty of options for price points, styles and energy-efficient upgrades, so take a look right here to explore your choices.
Get on the Books for Spring
It’s never too early to jump on energy-efficient roof projects for springtime. Get your free inspection and estimate, and let the Bryant Roofing Systems crew keep you roasty-toasty for all the winters to come.