WILL DARK-COLORED ROOFS MAKE MY ATTIC HOTTER?
Yes, theoretically, dark-colored roofs can make your attic hotter as they absorb more UV rays than lighter-colored roofs. Your roofing material can also affect how much heat becomes trapped in your attic, as well as attic insulation and attic venting.
However, there is not a lot of stable evidence to suggest that black or dark-colored roofs will change the temperature of your attic by a noteworthy amount of degrees. The shingle colors are made with granules that are ceramic in nature and do not have a great amount of heat transfer properties, the majority of the weight of a shingle comes from the mastic or tar. The tar is the same color for all shingles, black, and would be where the roof holds most of the heat.
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PRO TIPS
- Use Light- colored Shingles – Choosing lighter-colored roofing materials, such as white, light gray, or reflective shingles, can help reduce solar absorption and lower attic temperatures.
- Install Proper Ventilation: Adequate attic ventilation is crucial to allow hot air to escape and promote air circulation. Ridge vents, soffit vents, and attic fans can help dissipate heat and maintain a more balanced attic temperature.
- Apply Reflective Coatings: Reflective coatings or cool roof coatings, such as radiant barrier, can be applied to dark-colored roofing materials to increase their reflectivity and reduce heat absorption.
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Before making any changes to your roofing materials, it’s advisable to consult with roofing professionals who can provide guidance based on your specific climate, roofing system, and energy efficiency goals.