Energy-efficient roofs are slowly gaining momentum among roofers and homeowners alike. Your roof makes up about 40% of your home’s exteriors so it makes sense that you want to choose materials for it that have high-performance ratings. The rest of your home is covered by siding.
The steady rise of electric and cooling costs can be worrying. However, this is a good thing in an energy-efficient home. It means you’ll be waiting a shorter time to get an ROI on your green upgrades. Our experts at Four Star Roofing recommend following these tips to ensure your choice of siding is as energy-efficient as possible.
Insulation
Talk to your siding contractor about upgrading your wall insulation in addition to your siding replacement. Some siding products come with built-in foam insulation, but these are often outperformed by separate insulation padding and siding. Choose materials with high R-values to help keep your home cool even under the Texas sun.
Superior Quality Materials
Vinyl holds the title of having the highest R-value of any siding material. Unfortunately, its durability can’t hold a candle to the intrinsic strength of fiber cement. When you’re under harsh weather conditions all year long, resistance to heat, cold, and moisture plays a role in maintaining the thermal envelope of your home.
Preventing Heat Loss
One of the biggest challenges for residential roofers and siding installers is creating an airtight barrier to help contain the heat inside your home. James Hardie® offers great versatility in siding products depending on your location with their HardieZone® classification system. Talk to your contractor about how HardiPlank® and HardiePanel® products perform under your climate.
More Savings
Some local areas offer tax credits and rebates when you choose energy-efficient materials for your home remodeling. Ask your siding contractor about how you can take advantage of these savings and get what is essentially cashback on your replacement costs.
Explore more green options for your siding replacement with the help of our professionals at Four Star Roofing. Give us a call at (281) 359-7663 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation and request a free estimate today.
