GAF Timberline® Cool Series Energy Saving Shingles

Now get potential energy savings (and even tax credits) when you install GAF-Elk Timberline® Cool Series Shingles. Thanks to modern reflective technology, you can join the green revolution with Cool Series roofing shingles. Our highly reflective shingles can help to reduce temperatures in your attic, so your home will stay cooler in the summer—to save on air conditioning costs. Simply put, our Cool Series shingles use specially-designed roofing granules that have greater reflectance than traditional shingles. The result is, it minimizes the transfer of heat to the space below—to keep you cooler in the summer. Not only that, Timberline® Cool Series shingles are made with the patented StainGuard® algae protection to assure the beauty of your roof against unsightly blue-green algae!

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Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency

Time is running out for the federal tax credits for consumer energy efficiency. Roofing and insulation both qualify. Here is some information to get you started. 

Roofing and Insulation Tax Credit

Tax Credit:

30% of cost up to $1,500

Expires:

Must be installed by December 31, 2010

Details:

Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify.

 For more info visit: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index