Does Metal Siding Make The Houe Hotter

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Does metal siding make the houe hotter.

Many homeowners with metal sidings including steel complain of hearing more noise from the outdoors as well as higher energy bills year round. First both the color and finish of the metal affects its heat absorbancy. Do some materials keep the house cooler than others in hot weather. A federal study has shown that the plywood under dark roofs in direct sunlight is consistently 10 to 15 f hotter than the plywood boards under light colored roofs.

For example asphalt shingles are less reflective than metal or rubber roofing materials. This quality means even tan asphalt shingles may welcome more heat into your home than a dark brown metal roof. Adobe stucco wood siding metal etcetera. Modernist architects like frank gehry used it in the hot dry southern california region.

The energy star finishes that most of our metal roof products use are certified to be reflective of sunlight and therefore cooler than the older. When you ask the question about the heat absorbancy of metal there are a number of variables to consider. Best of all steel is virtually maintenance free. Metal is a poor insulator both from heat and from sound.

The roofing material also affects how reflective your roof is. Try this activity again using different materials. Metal exposed directly to the sun will certainly heat up but whether or not it heats up more or less than other roofing materials has to do with the color and finish. The color of your home can affect heat absorption.

The siding is custom fit to the exact measurements of your house. The surface does not dent crack peel chip or fade so you don t need to worry about scraping painting or repairing your siding over time. Meanwhile light colored paint can help reflect the sun s heat away from the home. You can purchase steel siding with a wood look texture.

Snow sleet frost rain wind and even heat have very little effect upon metal. As you ve probably heard from many the color of your roof does affect how much heat is absorbed into your attic. Steel house siding is an attractive option that can transform the look of any home you install it on. This is especially true for those areas of the country subject to severe winters.

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