Energy Efficient Roofing Services in Dearborn, MI

Energy Saving Shingles: GAF Timberline® Cool Series for Efficiency and Savings

Save Energy – Save Money – Save on Taxes
With GAF Timberline® Cool Series Shingles, you can enjoy energy savings, reduce cooling costs, and even benefit from tax incentives. These advanced shingles feature modern reflective technology, helping your home stay cooler in the summer by reducing attic temperatures, which in turn lowers your air conditioning usage.

The secret behind GAF’s Cool Series Shingles lies in their specially designed roofing granules. These granules have a higher reflectance compared to traditional shingles, meaning they reflect more heat away from your home. This reduces the transfer of heat, keeping your home cooler and more comfortable throughout the warmer months.

Additionally, Timberline® Cool Series Shingles come with patented StainGuard® algae protection, ensuring your roof remains free of unsightly blue-green algae, maintaining its beauty for years to come.

Energy Efficiency at Its Best

Save Energy and Money with Cool Series Roofing Shingles
By reflecting a portion of the sun’s heat, Cool Series Shingles help to reduce the amount of heat that enters your attic, keeping your home cooler. This can translate into significant savings on your air conditioning bills, especially in warmer climates. In fact, homes with cool roofs can save an average of 7-15% on cooling costs, depending on the structure, location, and climate.

The unique reflective properties of these shingles help minimize solar heat gain by reflecting incoming sunlight and quickly re-emitting any absorbed heat. This makes Cool Series Shingles a highly efficient and cost-effective solution for energy-conscious homeowners.

How Energy Efficient Shingles Work

A Cool Secret: How Our Shingles Keep Your Home Comfortable
The secret behind energy-efficient shingles lies in the roofing granules that provide their unique look and function. Traditionally, roofing materials were not designed with energy savings in mind, but GAF has changed that with proprietary cool granules. These highly reflective granules work to lower roof temperatures, helping you stay cool inside.

Benefits of Energy Efficient Shingles for Homeowners:

• TAX CREDIT: Receive up to $500 back (10% of material cost) from the government when you install ENERGY STAR® qualified shingles.
• ENERGY SAVINGS: Depending on your location and home structure, you could reduce cooling energy consumption by up to 50%.
• REBATES: Some utility companies and municipalities offer rebates for switching to reflective shingles.
• StainGuard® Protection: Prevents blue-green algae, ensuring your roof maintains its beautiful appearance.
• Extended Shingle Life: Protects against harmful UV rays, helping your shingles last longer.
• Pioneering Cool Shingles: As a market leader, GAF is trusted by homeowners and professionals alike.
• Safety: Class A fire rating from Underwriters Laboratories—the highest rating available.
• High Performance: Designed with Advanced Protection® Technology, minimizing natural resource use while providing superior protection.
• Durability: Dura Grip™ Adhesive ensures shingles are tightly sealed, reducing the risk of blow-off. These shingles are warranted to withstand winds up to 130 mph (with special installation).
• Peace of Mind: Comes with a lifetime limited transferable warranty and Smart Choice® Protection for non-prorated material and labor coverage during the first 10 years.

Environmental Impact of Cool Roof Shingles

Join the Green Revolution with Energy-Efficient Shingles
Installing GAF Timberline® Cool Series Shingles not only saves you money but also contributes to environmental conservation. By reducing your home’s energy consumption, you lower your carbon footprint and help reduce the strain on local energy grids, especially during peak summer months. Cool roofs reflect more solar energy than standard roofs, which helps mitigate the urban heat island effect, a phenomenon where cities experience higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.

Incorporating eco-friendly materials into your roofing system is a step towards sustainable living, helping both your wallet and the planet.

Boost Home Value and Comfort with Energy Efficient Shingles

Increase Property Value with Cool Series Shingles
Energy-efficient upgrades, like GAF Timberline® Cool Series Shingles, can increase your home’s value. Potential buyers appreciate homes with lower energy costs and longer-lasting roofing materials. Cool roofs not only offer energy savings but also enhance your home’s curb appeal by maintaining a pristine look, thanks to features like StainGuard® algae protection.

Installing energy-efficient shingles is a smart investment that pays off both in the short term through energy savings and in the long term by boosting your home’s resale value.