Cooling Costs
Cooling Costs | Metal Roofing | Roofing | Evensville
When the Tennessee sun beats down on Evensville, homeowners count on HEP’s Cooling Costs Roofing to keep indoor temps comfortable without sending utility bills through the roof. Our precision-installed metal roofing reflects up to 70 % of solar heat, resists thermal gain, and funnels hot air away from your attic, often trimming summer cooling costs by 20–40 %. Add in its Class 4 impact rating, a palette of modern colors, and a 50-year manufacturer’s warranty, and you’ve got beauty and performance that outlast asphalt two-to-one.
Because we’re a locally rooted, GAF-certified crew, every project starts with a free, no-pressure inspection and ends with a spotless yard and a satisfaction guarantee. Whether you’re building new or replacing a storm-damaged roof, let HEP show you how metal roofing delivers long-term savings, year-round comfort, and rock-solid peace of mind—right here in Evensville. Call today to schedule your estimate and start cooling your costs from the top down.
FAQs
How does a metal roof help reduce cooling costs in Evensville’s humid-subtropical climate?
Painted or granular-coated metal panels reflect a large portion of the sun’s radiant energy instead of absorbing it like dark asphalt shingles. In peak summer months around Evensville, surface temperatures on a cool-rated metal roof can be 50–60°F lower than on traditional roofing. That keeps attic temperatures down, eases the workload on your air-conditioning system, and typically trims household cooling bills 10–25 %.
What metal roofing colors or coatings provide the best heat reflectivity?
Light colors—bright white, beige, light gray, and pastel hues—deliver the highest Solar Reflectance Index (SRI) values, often above 80. If you prefer a darker shade, choose panels with a "cool pigment" Kynar 500® or SMP coating; special infrared-reflective pigments bounce invisible IR wavelengths so even charcoal or bronze metal can achieve SRI ratings in the mid-40s to mid-50s. Always look for ENERGY STAR® or CRRC-rated products to verify performance.
Will installing an ENERGY STAR® metal roof qualify me for energy rebates or tax credits in Tennessee?
Yes. Through 2032, the federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (Section 25C) allows you to claim 30 % of product cost—up to $1,200 annually—for ENERGY STAR® certified metal roofs. TVA’s EnergyRight® program also offers modest rebates when verified by a participating contractor, and some local utilities serving the Evensville area give $75–$150 bill credits for cool-roof upgrades. Save purchase receipts and ask us for the manufacturer certification statement to include with your tax return.
How does the lifetime cost of a cool metal roof compare to architectural shingles once energy savings are included?
Up-front, standing-seam metal typically costs 2–3 × more than architectural asphalt. However, a Galvalume or aluminum system lasts 40–70 years—two to three shingle cycles—so you avoid future tear-offs. When you factor in 10–25 % lower cooling bills, reduced HVAC wear, and higher resale value (metal recoups ~86 % in the Southeast per Remodeling Magazine), most Evensville homeowners see metal’s true life-cycle cost drop below premium shingles within 12–17 years.
Do I need extra attic insulation or ventilation with a reflective metal roof?
A cool metal roof already lowers radiant heat gain, but proper attic ventilation (ridge-to-soffit airflow of 1 sq ft net free area per 300 sq ft attic floor) plus at least R-38 insulation ensures you capture the full efficiency benefit. We inspect existing baffles and ridge vents during installation and can add a vented nail-base or above-sheathing vented battens if your home’s architecture restricts soffit airflow.
How long will a metal roof retain its energy-saving properties, and what maintenance is required?
High-quality PVDF finishes carry 30- to 40-year fade/chalk warranties and lose only about 5 % reflectivity in that period. To keep performance high, rinse the panels annually with a garden hose and soft brush to remove pollen, dirt, and algae that can dull the surface. Avoid pressure washers over 500 psi. Re-coating is rarely necessary until year 40-50; when it is, an acrylic elastomeric topcoat can restore reflectivity for another 15-20 years.