Best 5 Roofs for Hot Climate

Due to immense global warming, summer is becoming unbearable and some regions are experiencing more and more heat. While many solutions have been made available to curb this overwhelming heat, when it comes to house construction, you need a good roofing material that can provide protection to your house from the scorching heat and keep your house cool. A good heat-proof roof can do wonders in keeping the walls and the ceiling of the house cool and breezy. A substandard roof not meant for the hot climate will only increase the heat inflow making your indoors hot in summer. Good roofing materials also allow ventilation and airflow.

In this post, we will be introducing you to the 5 best roofing materials that you can use if you live in an area with hot weather.

  1. Terra-cotta tiles and ceramic roofs:

Terra-cotta tiles are the most popular in the Southwest, both because of their style and their heat-resistant properties. The tiles get their heat-resistant properties by being burnt in the kiln. Because they are burned in the kiln for a long time to prepare them, they end up having these heat-resistant properties. “Terra-cotta” means cooked earth and these types of cooked tiles have been in use for centuries. Apart from being heat resistant, these tiles can last up to 50 years, which makes them a good choice for the hot weather.

Another thing that helps these tiles to become the best is their curved shape. The curved shape helps with the circulation of air and keeps the house cool.

With all these benefits, two drawbacks need to be considered when going for this rooftop. Since these tiles are made of clay they can be quite heavy and costly. As compared to the normal asphalt tiles, these tiles are two to four times heavy so you need to reinforce your roof before getting them installed. Also, they are costly and can cost around $700 to $100 per square.

Nevertheless, these tiles can prove to be worth your investment as they will not crack or break for a longer period and will protect your house from intense heat.

  1. Concrete tiles and slab roofs:

Another option that homeowners can opt for is concrete tiles and slab roofs. Although these tiles and slabs are heavy as compared to other roofing materials yet they are cheaper than terra-cotta tiles. The fact that they are heavy and thick makes them absorb heat slowly so it enters the house slowly. Any homeowner who is looking for factors such as heat resistance and inexpensiveness can go for this option.

The main problem with these types of slabs is that they might not look aesthetically pleasing as they are made of concrete but nowadays contractors have started manufacturing these tiles in different styles that can give your house a good and pleasant look. Stiles, which are more energy-efficient than the concrete tiles, give an S pattern that looks beautiful and also allows the inflow of air.

Another option that can be opted for a heat-resistant rooftop is an EPDM roofing membrane. Ethylene propylene diene monomer can survive in extremely harsh conditions as different researches and tests have shown. It can tolerate strong UV radiations and heat without breaking down or cracking. It has low energy overhead and is mostly praised for this factor. When this material is coated with titanium dioxide, it gives it a lighter color which helps in heat reduction and helps cool the indoors of your house.

The titanium oxide layer lightens the color and helps reflect that color. One thing that homeowners should consider while using this cool roof is that it can be harmful to the environment at large. Arizona State University researchers have found that cool roofs have decreased 4 percent rainfall in the areas where they are installed.

  1. Metal roofs:

Metals roofs were first used in only barns and farms. With time as technology is increasing and innovation is being done, people are becoming aware of its value. Metal roofs are used in warm climate areas and have properties that make them the best fit for the sunny climate.

One good thing about metal roofs is that they are recyclable and other metal materials can be made from this recycled metal. Aluminum, steel, and copper are manufactured from recycled materials. Tin cans and soda cans are also used in aluminum roofs and can be good options for environmentally conscious homeowners. The aluminum roof provides a space between metal panels and the decking. The space between them acts as a barrier and blocks the heat transfer.

Metal is also a reflective material and reflects the sun rays-keeping your indoors from getting heated. To further enhance its capability to reflect and make it a cooling material, you can add layers of reflective paints and coatings. Metal roofs are also cheap costing from $7 to $10 per square foot and they can last two to three times longer than the asphalt shingles. Although, metal roofs are a big investment compared to asphalt shingles they can save a lot of energy and can also increase the value of your house, so they compensate for it.

  1. Living or Green roofs:

This idea of planting moss and plants over roofs is gaining immense popularity slowly and people are becoming aware of it. Having plants on the waterproof layer of your roof can restrict the heat from getting into your house. These plants act as a barrier and absorb heat and also keep the indoors cool by not letting cool air go out. Using green roofs can also lessen the heat island effect which refers to an increase in temperature in summers due to the heating of asphalt and other roofing materials.

Not only this, green or living roofs are also good for the environment as they provide oxygen back.

Conclusion:

If you live in an area where most of the year is summer, it is important to choose the material of your roof wisely. You should go for stuff that not only benefits you but also benefits the environment and the community at large. We have explained different roofs that you can have if you want to decrease the heat in your house. If all the people in that community become aware of this and make their roofs according to the weather of that area then it would benefit both them and the community.

JEFF

Jeff is responsible for day-to-day management of a crew, on site. responsibility for all tasks related to preparing the environmental setting for making sound roofing repairs, drilling and attaching rafter ties to appropriate framing members, installing proper overhang brackets and flashing. Experts in roofing specialization on some broad categories may enlist into this position at their department’s discretion. A roofing contractor must identify the most straightforward solution to a roof problem, considering budget, R-value, insulation and safety. They must also formulate a document that presents and justifies the proposed solution. This can include checking for aggressive roof signs, noting roof shingle branding, follow-up from the previous contractor’s work and accessing the attic insulation levels.


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