To qualify as Energy Star Certified shingles, the Certainteed Landmark Silver Birch shingles we selected had to meet the solar reflectance and reliability specifications of the federal Energy Star program. Shingles that reflect more light keep the roof surface cooler, which in turn helps keep the home cool in the summer (less heat is transmitted into the home from the roof). And there's another environmental beneift as well: Lighter colored shingles also help to minimize urban heat island effects.
(For the energy geeks out there, the Certainteed Landmark Silver Birch shingles have an initial Solar Reflectance of .26 and a Solar Reflectance after three years of .28)
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| Several rows of siding above the roof were removed to redo the waterproofing |
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| Underlayment |
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| Installing flashing around vent |
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| Installing flashing and replacing rotted siding |
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| Energy Star Certified asphalt shingles |
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