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What Roofing Material is Most Energy Efficient UK?
People today are becoming more and more cautious with the use of energy. This is the reason why homeowners are also starting to switch to roofs that will help them cut down their energy bills.
The following are the different roofing materials in the UK that are found to be the most energy efficient options available right now.
Metal
Metal roofs have an average lifespan of 50 years and above. As far as energy efficiency is concerned, metal is also useful when it comes to deflect away the heat.
Even though the exposed part gets all the heat coming from the sun, the surface below stays cool since majority of the heat gets diverted away from its surface.
Metal roof is also one of your best choices for roofing because it is easy to install, requires little maintenance, minimal roofing repairs, long lasting, and lightweight enough to allow quick shipment.
Concrete
The lifespan of concrete can last for over 50 years. However, one of the best things about this particular roofing material is the fact that this is notably heat resistant and could endure all types of weather condition.
The main reason why concrete tiles don’t get hot is because they don’t really absorb that much heat and this leaves no reason for heat to seep into the building or home’s interior. To further reinforce concrete’s energy efficiency, it is also possible to paint it over with sun-blocking coats to create a reflective surface.
Clay
Clay tiles are sustainable and durable roofing materials. Replacing them is easy and simple and they provide maximised cool roofing solution thanks to their energy efficiency compliance. Just like concrete, clay also has properties that account for its non-combustible characteristic even if this gets exposed to the ultimate heat source.
Slate
Popular for its longevity, slate roofs can last for more than 75 years or even for a lifetime. With its naturally historic, elegant, and stunning appeal, slate is an energy-compliant roofing material that is suitable for warm and dry climates.
Slate is eco-friendly and boasts of intense durability against water and fire. Slate tiles are also popular options for roofing systems through the centuries since it is a natural-based material. Being a mineral product, you can recycle slate after its life that makes this material a sustainable option.
Shake or Wood Tiles
Wood tiles or shake made from split logs are highly sustainable and eco-friendly roofing material. Their lifespan reaches up to 30 years on average. But, since they are prone to mould, leaks, and root, you might need to spend more for their upkeep. In spite of their rustic and natural appeal, it is important to keep your wood roofing in good shape every two years.
Asphalt
Acclaimed for their traditional appearance, asphalt roofing might not be easily sustainable yet it seals the roof from moisture. Asphalt roofs are made from crude oil and chemicals. These can also be liquid in tar form that is hot when applied but turns cool once it hardens.
An asphalt roof can easily last for 20 years but its yearly maintenance can be a bit expensive. Asphalt has weak recyclability because it takes about 300 years for this material to decompose.
