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Why Tampa Homeowners Should Consider Cool Roofing Solutions for Hot Weather

Oct 23, 2024

Homeowners in the Tampa, Florida, area are no strangers to the region’s scorching heat, and with rising temperatures come higher cooling costs. If you’ve grown weary of seeing your energy bills climb during the summer months, it might be time to consider a roofing solution that can improve your home’s thermal performance. Cool roofing options can help lower indoor temperatures and reduce the strain on your air conditioning system, offering a smart investment in both comfort and energy savings.

How Your Roof Impacts Your Home’s Energy Efficiency

Your roof plays a significant role in your home’s overall energy efficiency. In the Tampa area, where the sun beats down relentlessly, certain roofing materials can absorb a considerable amount of heat, causing attic temperatures to soar. When attics become overheated, that heat often transfers into your living space, making it harder for your cooling system to maintain a comfortable temperature.

Homes with poor attic ventilation face even more challenges. Without proper airflow, warm air gets trapped inside, leading to higher indoor temperatures and forcing your air conditioner to work overtime. This not only increases your energy consumption but can also shorten the lifespan of your HVAC system. Choosing roofing materials that help reflect sunlight and improve your attic’s ventilation can make a significant difference in maintaining a cooler, more energy-efficient home.

What Is Cool Roofing & How Does It Help?

Cool roofing refers to materials designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than traditional roofing options. This can result in lower attic temperatures, which in turn reduces the overall cooling load on your home. By keeping your attic cooler, your HVAC system doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, leading to lower energy bills.

Two popular cool roofing materials for Tampa homes are metal roofing and TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) roofing:

  • Metal – Metal roofs are known for their ability to reflect solar energy, making them an excellent choice for hot climates. With the added benefit of durability, metal roofing is an excellent option for homeowners who want to enhance their home’s energy efficiency while enjoying a long-lasting roof.
  • TPO – TPO is a single-ply roofing membrane typically used on flat or low-slope roofs. It is highly reflective and resistant to UV rays, making it an energy-efficient solution for homes with these roof types. TPO roofing is often used in both commercial and residential applications where flat roofs are present.

For homes with sloped roofs, lighter-colored asphalt shingles can also help reduce roof temperatures. Light colors reflect more sunlight than darker hues, helping to keep your roof and attic cooler.

Roofing Done Wright’s Cool Roofing Options

Roofing Done Wright offers a range of cool roofing solutions to Tampa Bay-area homeowners, including asphalt shingle, metal, and TPO options. Whether you’re looking for the durability of metal, the energy efficiency of TPO, or the versatility of asphalt shingles, Roofing Done Wright has the expertise to help you choose the right roofing materials for your home.

In addition to providing high-quality roofing materials, Roofing Done Wright backs every installation with a 50-year warranty, giving you peace of mind that your roof will stand the test of time. Every roofing system installed is supported by Owens Corning and Roofing Done Wright, so you can be confident that you will benefit from top-tier craftsmanship.

Want to Learn More?

Don’t let Tampa’s hot weather drive up your energy bills. By choosing cool roofing solutions from Roofing Done Wright, you can improve your home’s energy efficiency and reduce cooling costs. Contact us today to learn more about our roofing materials and schedule a consultation to explore the best cool roofing options for your home.

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Roofing Done Wright was great to work with. On time, professional and 100% satisfied with my roof and gutters.
Mike P.
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Jonathan and his crew did an exceptional job! He far exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Jonathan!!
Marsha S
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Roofing Done Wright did a fantastic job installing our roof from start to finish. I strongly recommend them!
Terry B.
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Very responsive company and got the job done well and timely. Highly recommend.
K.N.C.
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They did an excellent job. I would recommend them and I have done so. They are very professional, and they did an outstanding job.
Ken P.
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I was very happy with the professionalism and thoroughness of my representative that worked with me from beginning to end. I was very happy with the services and consultation advice throughout the entire project.
Susan C.
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Solid company that I refer my Real Estate clients to for all their roofing needs! Ward and Paul are AMAZING to work with. They are punctual and very accommodating. I have and will continue to recommend them.
April R.
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As a Realtor, I rely on professionals like Paul McCalla to inspect roofs when listing homes and when I have a buyer. Paul has also worked on my personal Home roof. He is always on time ,explains the issues and honest.
Kay M.
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I have gotten to know Matt Hopkins and Roofing Done Wright through my networking group. Matt is an outstanding guy who only operates with honesty and integrity. This roofing company is more concerned about customer service and taking care of people than they are the bottom dollar. They understand putting the customer first and they guarantee their work. Give them a call!
Jillian P.
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This company is a well oiled machine! They are professional, efficient, reasonably priced and good communicators. I am on the HOA Board in a condo complex and they completed over 62 units for our community in a timely manner. I have already recommended them to two people. They are awesome!
Freedom M.
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As a Property Management company, we interact with a great deal of contractors daily. One stands out above all the others. Ward Metcalfe and his team are amazing to work with. They always arrive when they say they will and get the job done on time. Good contractors are hard to find and I am glad we found them! Thank you!
Success Real Estate Brokers
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Gatekeeper manages several hundred rental homes, and I own several dozen houses myself. Ward Metcalfe at Roofing Done Wright is our "go-to guy" for residential roofing. Quality is significantly better than the others we have tried. Customer service working with insurance companies is just great. He has saved us thousands. Ward Metcalfe is simply a good guy to boot! He really knows roofing.
Brett V.
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Jonathan Holiday, the contact, was very responsive, professional, and delivered everything he said he would. His crew, Jacob, was excellent. Everyone was so personable, showed up, and they knew exactly what they were doing. Roofing Done Wright came highly recommended and they did not disappoint.
Randy H.
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All of the requests that I asked to be done, Roofing Done Wright actually went above and beyond.
Ari K.
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This company did a great job! I would definitely hire them again. Houston helped us pick out everything for our new roof and gutters. He was great. He knows a lot about the roofing business and was very helpful. Skyler was the onsite supervisor when our new roof was installed. He was also great and very knowledgeable. We are very happy with our new roof and gutters.
Rod C.

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