A climate like Mesa’s that’s temperate for six months of the year and mostly sweltering for the other half poses a number of interesting puzzles in terms of preventing heat retention. Mesa homeowners have cracked some, but not all, of these puzzles by installing central air conditioning and improving ventilation. More can be done by choosing the right roofing material to meet the job.
1. Foam Roofing
Foam creates a durable polyurethane layer on your roof that’s strong enough to walk on, though you shouldn’t be up on a sharply sloping roof unless you’re a roofing professional!
Foam roofing in Mesa AZ is considered the only roofing option that doesn’t feature any seams. That’s because foam roofing is sprayed into place so that the cool air stays in your home and the hot air outside stays outdoors.
Simply as a matter of physics, foam roofing enjoys other benefits over traditional materials aside from the fact that foam roofing doesn’t have any seams. Foam roofing can bond around vents and pipes, which means that foam roofing can work on a largely number of different kinds of homes and buildings.
2. Concrete Tile
Concrete tiles are inexpensive and can be dyed different colors to suit homeowners’ tastes. The beauty of concrete tile is that its density works against heat buildup in the sense that it takes many hours for concrete to hold, let alone transfer, heat.
Fortunately, by the time that concrete tile gets hot, the day is probably nearing its end and the weather outside is cooling down considerable near sunset.
During the day, though, concrete tile is strong enough to withstand any heat and storms that Mesa can throw at it. This is an advantage that concrete tile enjoys over, say, sleek-looking, though somewhat flimsy, shingles.
Concrete tile actually enjoys a benefit with foam roofing – both concrete tile and foam roofs can be white. Why would that be advantageous? Because concrete tile that’s dyed white will reflect the sun’s light and keep it from being absorbed into your roofing material.
3. Clay Tile
Clay tiles often go with the aesthetic sensibility out West and, often being a lighter shade, prove energy efficient as well. Clay and terracotta tiles can be dense, which gives them a greater ability to fight the sun’s relentless assault. This is a benefit shared with concrete tile.
Consider scheduling an appointment today to find out more about installing a foam roof.
