Choosing a color for your roofing materials depends on the design of the rest of your home and the climate that you live in. Homeowners may see black roofing as an option and wonder what the benefits are of having a color that seems to attract sunlight. While black roofs will have some cons (just like any other roofing color), they can provide homeowners with some specific benefits that are hard to come by.
Kanga Roof offers a variety of roofing options for homes and businesses in Utah. No matter what color you choose, having high-quality materials that are installed correctly is what makes your roof useful. Our team has been in the roofing industry for over 20 years which gives us the skills to work on your home safely.
Pros Of Installing Black Roofing
Enhanced Curb Appeal
Black is such a striking color which makes it stand out among the landscape and other homes in the area. Having a black roof for your home will help create contrast and make your lighter areas stand out. If you prefer a sleek look for your home exterior, a black roof is a great choice.
Melting Snow
The state of Utah sees a lot of snow accumulation, which can be damaging to roofing material when left for too long. Since black roofs will retain more heat than other colors, the snow on your roof will melt faster. This will save you from having to scrape or shovel heavy snow off of your home to prevent your roof from collapsing.
Easier To Match Home Design
Using neutral colors in home design helps all elements to blend seamlessly together. Implementing a black roof on your home can help you achieve a cohesive home design. Black is a neutral color that compliments many materials and colors. Black also looks good with different textures, plants, and landscaping.
Solar Benefits
Since black attracts more sunlight, they are the perfect roofs for solar panels. The naturally absorbed heat means that you can collect more energy for your home and enhance its efficiency. This makes your investment return a better profit and helps keep your home cooler than others who may install black roofing material.
Cons Of Black Roofs
Heat Absorption And Retention
Depending on where you live, this could be a pro or a con of black roofs. Black roofs hold in heat which can make your home hotter during the summer and make your HVAC system work harder. The black material can attract more sunlight than other colors and potentially lead to faster deterioration.
Higher Maintenance Needs
All roofing materials need to be cleaned and maintained, but black roofs are more likely to show grime and dirt. Lighter-colored roofing materials hide light dirt build-up, so your home doesn’t look dirty. Black roofs will look dirty with even just the lightest dirt coating or when moss appears.
Depending on the materials, different cleaning solutions and maintenance options will be required. Black metal roofs will still need consistent cleaning but will need fewer repairs than other materials. Shingles, tiles, or sheeting will need minor repairs in addition to cleaning each year.
Roof Lifespan
The heat absorption of black roofs can cause the deterioration of the roofing material to speed up. Especially in hot or tropical climates, the heat can cause shingles to curl up. Improper maintenance on a black roof can potentially lead to the weakening of roof materials, especially in a darker color.
Environmental Impact
The extra heat that is absorbed into your black roof can hurt the environment. Since black roofs have lower reflectivity, this heat is trapped inside the earth’s atmosphere rather than reflected towards the sun. It can also increase the temperature in your area and impact the local ecosystem, air quality, and the city’s energy consumption.
Additional Roofing Solutions From Kanga Roof
The team at Kanga Roof offers roof replacement, roof repairs, roof inspections, and commercial roofing. We have additionally added metal siding as a service for homeowners because we believe in only the best for our clients. The best part of our job is getting to work with so many people in our community.
Kanga Roof has been awarded the Technician Seal of Safety and is a Recommended Roofer in Utah. This gives homeowners and business owners peace of mind about the services they are paying for. If you are in the market for quality roofing, contact our professionals today!
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