The roof you put on your home plays a very big part in your home’s overall efficiency and ability to control heat. Learn more about how roofs affect energy efficiency.
When building a new home, there are a number of decisions you can make that will ensure your home uses energy efficiently from the outset. The same knowledge will also help you to choose an existing home that takes advantage of passive heating and cooling – the use of natural light and wind to regulate the temperature inside your home – or to renovate for better efficiency.
These choices might include the type and colour of roofing material you select, your roof shape, the amount and type of insulation you install, and the collection and use of rainwater. Any of these aspects of home design will affect how much energy (and money) will be necessary to keep your house comfortable.
