Cool Roofing Solutions For Austin

Why It Matters For Austin Property Owners

Austin's long, intense summer season makes heat management one of the biggest factors in a home's energy use and a commercial building's operation costs. Decreasing roof temperature with cool roofing can lead to:

• Better energy savings
  A cool roof coating can absorb heat so that there's less heat transfer into your building. That means your AC system doesn't have to work as hard, especially during peak summer afternoons. Many people notice that their cooling bill goes down due to lower energy costs almost immediately.
• UV protection

  Many cool roofs reduce the amount of heat a building or home absorbs as well as providing protection from the sun's UV rays.

• Longer roof service life

  Lower surface temperatures mean less thermal expansion and contraction, which reduces wear, cracking and premature aging of roofing materials and the underlying structure.

• Improved comfort indoors

  Upper floors and attic spaces stay more consistently cool instead of becoming heat traps.

• Reduced strain on HVAC equipment

  A cooler roof means a lighter cooling load, which can extend the life of your air conditioning system and reduce maintenance needs.

• A smaller contribution to the urban heat island effect

  Reflective roofing helps reduce the amount of heat your property radiates back into the neighborhood, which matters in a growing, increasingly dense city like Austin.

• Potential utility incentives

  In the past, Austin Energy has offered rebate programs for reflective roof coatings and roof insulation on commercial properties, which can help offset upgrade costs. Availability and rebate amounts change, so we're happy to help you check the current eligibility.