With the winter fast approaching and the spike in energy prices over the last year, Roofers Manchester, understand property owners are looking for ways to cut down on energy costs. In this blog, our team of roofers in Manchester, will explore 5 ways to make your roof more efficient, which will hopefully increase your savings. Read on to learn more.

Use Energy Efficient Roofing Materials

Roofers Manchester advise our customers, here in the UK, to utilise roofing materials that keep the cold out and minimise heat loss. This will allow you to reduce the need for central heating. The best materials to achieve this are clay or slate tiles.

• Clay & Slate Roof Tiles

Clay and slate tiles provide great thermal insulation, are watertight, meaning lower probability of leaks and are fireproof. What is more clay and slate tiles can be recycled or reclaimed meaning they are a sustainable choice of roofing material which helps to look after the environment.

Install Solar Panels

Solar Panels are becoming more popular in the UK as property owners look for ways to lower their utility bills. Roof mounted solar panel absorb the sunlight and turn this into electricity via photovoltaic cells. Roof mounted solar panels allow a building to generate electricity reducing the need for power generated by the National Grid. Excess electricity can be stored in a solar storage battery or sold back to the National Grid.

Upgrade your Roof Insulation

Our roofers in Manchester, recommend ensuring your internal roof space is adequately insulated. Upgrading your insulation is a cost effective way to keep your property warm. A poorly insulated roof will allow any hot air that rises to escape, increasing the costs to heat your home. Roof insulation acts as a barrier between the internal and exterior of your home.

Choose Darker Roofing Materials

If you are looking to keep your property nice and warm then choosing darker roof coverings is an excellent choice. Dark roofing materials absorb heat and help to raise the interior temperature of your building

Draught Proofing

Our roofers in Manchester, recommend allowing some controlled ventilation in your internal roof space to prevent the build up of moisture which can cause mould and decay. However, unnecessary gaps in your doors, windows and roofing membrane should be sealed to prevent unnecessary heat loss.

Contact Roofers Manchester today for professional roofing advice and your free competitive quote.