Did you know that your roof has a substantial bearing on your energy expenses? The use of new electric efficient roofing materials can save you a tangible sum of cash. The advances in roofing materials is not often discussed. This is an area people often overlook when shopping for a house or replacing a roof.

Evaluations of savings are based on the climate. The general consensus of studies carried out run from a 20% to 40% savings on energy expenses. Can you imagine saving 40% on your electric bills? The alterations required can be quite simple and may pay for themselves in a matter of a few years.

There are numerous variants that can affect the amount of savings you can realize by using different colors and materials on your roof.

Think about the feeling last time you were outdoors on a warm sunny day wearing a black or dark colored wool shirt. Did you notice how warm the cloth was on your body? Try to imagine movies of people who inhabit deserts. Are you visualizing light colors?

It can seem profound to understand that part of the solution to a growing energy crisis and high energy bills may be as simple as wearing a white cotton shirt and not a black wool shirt. The basic rule of using color and material to aid in governing how the climate affects us is not new. This age old theory is now enhanced with new technology.

The use of reflective surface coatings on roofing materials such as metal, asphalt shingles, and even ceramic tiles is now obtainable to help advance the cooling efficiency of most roofs. The use of white titanium dioxide paint is also very effective. This can be painted on the current roof and not only slashes the cost of cooling by reflecting the suns rays. The paint also can extend the life span of the roof up to 15 years due to its ability to counterbalance UV rays.

The implementation of reflective paints and materials is not the only way to cut your electric bills. The installation of vents can also help you save money. Outside roof vents can be wind driven, solar powered or a static vent that works on thermodynamics. These are low cost solutions that help to displace the hot air in attics.