Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency | Metal Roofing | Roofing | Strawberry Plains
When you live in Strawberry Plains, every degree of efficiency counts—especially when summer sun or winter sleet beats down on your home. HEP’s energy-efficient metal roofing reflects solar heat, seals out moisture, and resists high winds, giving you lower utility bills and year-round comfort without sacrificing curb appeal. Our panels are precision-engineered and installed by certified crews who know the local climate as well as they know their craft, so you can trust that every seam, fastener, and ridge cap is built to perform for decades.
Beyond toughness and thermal performance, choosing HEP means choosing a partner obsessed with service. We walk you through color options, attic ventilation upgrades, and insulation add-ons that amplify the savings of your new metal roofing system—all backed by industry-leading warranties. From the first inspection to the final clean-up, we make transforming your Strawberry Plains roof simple, sustainable, and surprisingly stylish.
FAQs
How does a metal roof improve energy efficiency in Strawberry Plains climate?
Metal roofing reflects a high percentage of the suns radiant heat instead of absorbing it like traditional asphalt shingles. In Strawberry Plains, where summers are often hot and humid, this reflectivity can reduce attic temperatures by up to 406F. Lower attic heat means your air-conditioning system runs less, translating to energy savings of 104% on average for cooling costs.
What kinds of energy-efficient coatings or colors are available for metal roofs?
Modern metal panels come with factory-applied, high-performance finishes such as Kynar 5004 PVDF or SMP silicone-polyester paints. Light and cool colorswhites, light grays, and specialized cool earth tonesare engineered with infrared-reflective pigments that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR4 and LEED standards. These coatings can boost solar reflectance (SR) above 0.65 and thermal emittance above 0.80, maximizing efficiency without compromising color choice.
Will installing an energy-efficient metal roof noticeably lower my utility bills?
Yes. Because the roof reflects heat and cools down faster at night, homeowners typically see summer electric bills drop by 104% and year-round HVAC costs by 72%. Actual savings vary based on attic insulation levels, HVAC efficiency, and home orientation, but Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) studies confirm that reflective metal roofs outperform both dark asphalt shingles and standard metal finishes in energy performance.
Are there tax credits, rebates, or insurance discounts available for energy-efficient metal roofs in Tennessee?
Homeowners may qualify for a 30% federal Residential Clean Energy tax credit (up to an annual cap) when the metal roof uses certified ENERGY STAR4 reflective coatings. Some local utilities, including Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB), periodically offer rebates for cool-roof installations under energy-efficiency programs. In addition, several insurers provide premium discounts—usually 5%—because metal roofs are fire-, hail-, and wind-resistant, reducing risk.
How long will an energy-efficient metal roof last compared with traditional roofing?
A properly installed, coated metal roof typically lasts 40–70 years, whereas asphalt shingles average 15–25 years. The advanced finishes that give the roof its energy-saving properties also protect against UV degradation, chalking, and corrosion. Most manufacturers back their panels with 30–40-year finish warranties and 50-year substrate warranties, giving you decades of low-maintenance performance.
Does an energy-efficient metal roof require special insulation or ventilation during installation?
Metal roofs work with standard attic insulation, but combining a radiant-barrier underlayment and proper ridge-and-soffit ventilation maximizes energy savings. During installation we recommend: 1 A synthetic or foil-faced underlayment for additional heat reflectivity. 2 A minimum of 1 inch airspace (via battens or a vented nail-base panel) to create a thermal break over the deck in retrofit situations. 3 Continuous ridge venting paired with unobstructed soffit vents to exhaust hot air. These steps are part of our standard install package at no extra charge, ensuring the roof reaches its full efficiency potential.