Roof Tax Credits
Are
you in the market for a new
roof? If you are,
then you may be eligible for some great new Federal Tax Credits for
2009. Nothing is much better then getting some money back in
your
pocket! There are a number of requirements in order to
qualify
for this tax credit on energy saving or Energy Star roofing products.
Below you will read more about the specific requirements for
the
credit. You can also find a
professional roofer to answer
your energy-saving roof questions.
To qualify for the tax credit, you must be installing a metal or asphalt roof or be using Energy Star approved roof coating products during 2009. The roof must be expected to last 5 years or come with a 2-year warranty. You may claim up to 10% of the cost, but no more than $500; keep in mind that installation costs are not included. Make sure you save your receipt and the manufacturer's certification statements as you will need these for your tax credit claim.
Why are reflective metal roofs (Energy Star approved) so much better then standard roofs and roofing products? The answer has to do with the sun: Metal roofs reflect the sun's rays more than other standard roofing products. This is significant because this can lower your roof temperature by up to 100 degrees, which will decrease the amount of heat transfered into your home, thus resulting in a decreased need to run your air conditioner. You can actually reduce the peak cooling demand in your home by 10%. See for yourself the differences between Energy Star roofs and standard roofs by using this roofing comparison calculator.
Another added benefit to installing an Energy Star metal roof is that you will be helping to decrease pollution. This is because in the US, most of the energy used to cool buildings is created by burning fossil fuels, a process that releases pollutants into the air. Since metal roofs reduce energy costs, there will be a direct decrease in the air pollution caused by power plants. Find a roofer to install an energy efficient roof for you!
Energy Star roofs can help you and the world!
To qualify for the tax credit, you must be installing a metal or asphalt roof or be using Energy Star approved roof coating products during 2009. The roof must be expected to last 5 years or come with a 2-year warranty. You may claim up to 10% of the cost, but no more than $500; keep in mind that installation costs are not included. Make sure you save your receipt and the manufacturer's certification statements as you will need these for your tax credit claim.
Why are reflective metal roofs (Energy Star approved) so much better then standard roofs and roofing products? The answer has to do with the sun: Metal roofs reflect the sun's rays more than other standard roofing products. This is significant because this can lower your roof temperature by up to 100 degrees, which will decrease the amount of heat transfered into your home, thus resulting in a decreased need to run your air conditioner. You can actually reduce the peak cooling demand in your home by 10%. See for yourself the differences between Energy Star roofs and standard roofs by using this roofing comparison calculator.
Another added benefit to installing an Energy Star metal roof is that you will be helping to decrease pollution. This is because in the US, most of the energy used to cool buildings is created by burning fossil fuels, a process that releases pollutants into the air. Since metal roofs reduce energy costs, there will be a direct decrease in the air pollution caused by power plants. Find a roofer to install an energy efficient roof for you!
Energy Star roofs can help you and the world!
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