Lower Cooling Bills
Lower Cooling Bills | Metal Roofing | Roofing | Englewood
From blistering gulf-coast sunshine to afternoon thunderstorms, Englewood’s weather throws everything at your home—and your utility budget. HEP’s Lower Cooling Bills Roofing system swaps heat-soaking shingles for high-performance metal roofing that reflects solar rays instead of absorbing them. The result is a cooler attic, an HVAC unit that doesn’t have to battle 140-degree roof temperatures, and summer electric bills that finally come with a sigh of relief.
Beyond the savings, you’ll enjoy the unmistakable charm and strength of steel or aluminum panels engineered to withstand salt air, high winds, and decades of daily wear. HEP’s local crews install each panel with precision, back the job with robust warranties, and leave your property spotless. If you’re ready to protect your home, boost curb appeal, and keep more money in your pocket when the thermostat spikes, let HEP show you how effortlessly metal can make a difference.
FAQs
How does a metal roof help lower cooling bills in Englewood’s climate?
Metal panels reflect a large portion of the sun’s radiant heat instead of absorbing it the way asphalt shingles do. In Englewood, where summer highs regularly push past 90 °F, that reflectivity can reduce the amount of heat transferred into your attic by up to 45 %, keeping indoor temperatures lower and easing the load on your air-conditioning system. Less compressor run-time equals immediate kWh savings and noticeably lower cooling bills.
Which colors or coatings provide the greatest energy savings?
Light colors (white, beige, light gray) and "cool roof" paint systems that carry a Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) or ENERGY STAR® label deliver the most benefit. These coatings contain infrared-reflective pigments that bounce back both visible and non-visible light, achieving solar reflectance values of 0.55–0.70 and thermal emittance above 0.80. In practical terms, roof surface temperatures can drop 50–60 °F compared with dark shingles, translating to 10–15 % HVAC energy savings for most Englewood homes.
Will I qualify for any local or federal incentives by installing an energy-efficient metal roof?
Yes. Through 2032, the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit offers up to 30 % of material costs (capped at $1,200) for ENERGY STAR-certified metal roofs. Xcel Energy often provides rebates for reflective roofing in Englewood, and some insurance carriers grant premium discounts because metal is Class A fire-rated and hail-resistant. Our team will supply the manufacturer certification and SRI documentation you need for all rebate or tax-credit filings.
How do underlayment and attic ventilation affect cooling performance?
A radiant-barrier or high-permeability synthetic underlayment blocks additional heat gain while allowing moisture to escape. Coupled with correctly sized ridge and soffit vents, the roof assembly forms a continuous airflow path that flushes hot air out of the attic. Field studies show that a reflective metal roof plus proper ventilation can drop attic temperatures by 30 °F, cutting peak cooling demand by up to 20 % compared with code-minimum installations.
Is metal roofing more expensive than asphalt, and how long until I see a payback from energy savings?
Up-front, a quality standing-seam metal roof in Englewood typically costs 1.5–2 times more than a standard architectural shingle roof. However, metal lasts 50+ years (twice the life span of asphalt) and can lower summer electricity consumption by 10–25 %. Most homeowners recoup the price difference within 7–12 years through combined energy savings, reduced maintenance, and potential insurance discounts—well before the roof reaches mid-life.
Can a metal roof be installed over my existing shingles, and will that impact its cooling efficiency?
In many cases, yes. Building codes in Arapahoe County allow a metal "layover" provided the existing deck is sound and there is only one shingle layer. We add a ventilated spacer or purlins between the old roof and the new metal panels, creating an air gap that actually enhances thermal performance. The result is a faster, cleaner installation with no landfill fees and even better cooling efficiency than a tear-off in most situations.