Is an Energy Efficient Roof Worth It in the Myrtle Beach Heat?

An energy efficient roof can be worth it in Myrtle Beach because long, hot summers push attic temperatures up and make your AC work harder. Reflective shingles, good attic ventilation and proper installation work together to keep heat out. Honest Roofers offers Atlas shingles designed to help cut down on attic temperatures.

How Does a Roof Affect My Energy Bills?

Dark, older shingles soak up the sun and radiate heat into the attic. That heat works its way into your living space and your AC runs longer to keep up. A roof that reflects more sunlight and an attic that vents heat out can make the house easier to cool.

What Makes a Roof More Energy Efficient?

• Reflective shingles: shingles designed to reflect more of the sun’s heat.
• Ventilation: roof vents or a ridge vent, depending on your roof pitch, that let hot air escape the attic.
• Quality installation: a properly installed system with new flashings and underlayment keeps the whole roof working as designed.

Does Honest Roofers Install Energy Efficient Shingles?

Yes. Honest Roofers offers Atlas shingles made to help cut down on attic temperatures, and our preferred Atlas Pinnacle Pristine shingles come with 3M Scotchgard protection against black algae streaks. Read about the best roof shingles for the coast.

Should I Upgrade Now or Wait Until I Need a New Roof?

Most homeowners make the switch when the current roof is due for replacement anyway. If your roof is getting older, a free inspection can tell you how much life is left so you can plan your roof replacement in Myrtle Beach around the upgrade. If yours is still sound, a roof tune-up may be all it needs for now.