Over the past two weeks, the temperatures in Brisbane have certainly started to drop.

While it has been a warmer autumn than usual, that doesn’t mean that winter is going to bring with it cool days and chilly nights. When the temperature drops, you want to be as comfortable as possible.

In regards to your home, there are a number of methods you can take, some of which can cost you more money than others. For today’s blog, we won’t be looking at the obvious choices such as heaters or air conditioning, but rather focusing on how your roof can help keep your house warm.

How your roof can help maintain warmth in winter

The roof that sits above our heads is there to protect us from the elements. As long as you have a roof that’s in good condition, those less-than-desirable weather conditions aren’t going to have the opportunity of affecting your life. Of course, this you already know. Roofs will stop rain and hail as much as it will prevent severe winds from easily ripping through your home. 

The same applies with the cold. With a good solid roof, you’ll be able to make your abode more pleasant during the colder months. That said, it doesn’t just come down to your roof. You should also be making a concerted effort to let the sun in during the day and closing up during the night so that the cold outside isn’t coming in as quickly.

However, any efforts you make to warm up your place during winter will be less effective if your roof isn’t in good condition. Think of it this way. You’re closing up the doors and windows at night, but you have some holes in your roof and, therefore, cool air is entering in through there. The cooler your roof void becomes, the more that temperature will impact on the rest of your home’s current temperature. If you’re using an air conditioner, it will need to work harder to account for the cool coming in through such gaps and cracks.

While it may seem like a slight impact, a poorly maintained will mean that you’ll find it harder to reach more pleasant temperatures with such ease. If your roof is in good condition, however, maintaining warmth inside the home will take less effort and be most cost effective - even if incremental.

Other steps to warming up your home

As we’ve already mentioned, the likes of heaters and air conditioners can help, and a roof in tip-top shape can all help. However, given how expensive electricity bills are becoming - especially in Queensland - there are other steps you can take. In this case, it once again involves your roof.

Specifically, we’re talking about roof insulation. Depending on the type of insulation you opt for, it can reduce the amount of heat you lose in your home by up to 60%. When installed by a qualified professional, insulation presents no dangers. So if you want to have your roof insulated, make sure you get it done by a professional 

While insulation has an initial cost, it will help reduce your reliance on heaters and air conditioning, which will in turn help drive down your electricity bills. For more information on roofing insulation, click here. When it comes to staying warm in winter, it’s important remember just how significant your roof’s role can be.

If you’d like to find out more about roof insulation or how we can repair any points of damage your roof may have, give us a call on 1300 734 148.