The new age has affected all aspects of human life. The real estate scene has not been left behind in technological advancement. One sector that has gained from new-age technology is the roofing industry. The following technological advances have made quite a difference in roofing in the past decade.

Cool Roofing

Those who live in hot regions love this technology. Before cool roofing came about, homeowners had to use energy to cool their homes during the hot seasons. People had to do roofing repairs due to heat damage. 

Cool roofing works on two properties: solar reflectance and thermal emittance. According to Hinkle Roofing, the shingles are designed to "reduce thermal radiation of heat into the atmosphere, heat convection into the outside air, and heat conduction into the building." As a result, the air in the house is cooled. Cool roofs help in reducing the amount of energy used in the house for cooling. As a ripple effect, there are fewer emissions from power plants, making them eco-friendly. 

Fireproof Roofing

New age technology has discovered you can make your roof fireproof. If you live in a region that is prone to fires due to heat, you need to consider a fireproof roof. The idea behind fireproof roofing is to ensure the roof is as minimally affected by the fire as possible. As such, the technology makes use of fairly fire-resistant materials. Such material includes metal roofing, clay or concrete, and a combination of fiberglass and asphalt.

The cost of fireproof roofing highly depends on the material you choose to use. A material like metal does not cost much, yet it is fireproof and long-lasting. You should also consider materials that go under the roof. Make use of materials that will draw fire away.

Solar roofs

You can now have a roof that is like a solar panel. Solar roof tiles are the way to go for eco-friendly homes. These tiles are built to be three times stronger than your standard roofing tiles. They are made to withstand all weather, reducing the need for roofing repairs. Unlike other roofing materials that are damaged by UV rays from the sun, these tiles are made to make use of the sun to convert energy.

Convenient as they may be, solar roofs will cost you more in the initial installation than it would cost to install any other roofing material. According to Solar Reviews, the average cost of installing a solar roof is $39,071. 

To learn more information, reach out to a roofing installation service near you.

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