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MOBILE HOME ROOFING
800.633.8969
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MOBILE HOME ROOFING
800.633.8969
Welcome back to the Southern Builders blog! July has arrived, and so has the sweltering summer heat. Across much of the country, we’re seeing 90+ degree days with heat indexes soaring well above 100. Add in high humidity, and you’ve got conditions that aren’t just uncomfortable, but they can be downright dangerous for your home’s energy efficiency and your utility bills.
At Southern Builders, we specialize in creating roofing systems that help mobile homeowners stay safe, cool, and protected. One of the key factors in how well your roof performs in the heat comes down to color—and that’s why white is the standard and smartest choice for the Perma-Roof system.
Let’s start with a simple truth: metal absorbs heat quickly. On a 90-degree day, a dark-colored metal surface can heat up to 150°F or more. Add a heat index of 100–105°F, and you’re looking at metal surfaces hot enough to cause burns with just a brief touch.
That kind of heat doesn’t just stay on the roof. It radiates into the structure beneath, making your home harder to cool and forcing your air conditioning to run non-stop. That means higher energy bills and more wear and tear on your HVAC system.
White has long been the standard color for mobile home roofing systems, and there’s a good reason for that: reflectivity. White reflects up to 80% of sunlight, while darker colors absorb it. That means:
✔ Lower surface temperatures – A white metal roof can stay up to 50 degrees cooler than a dark-colored roof in full sun.
✔ Reduced heat transfer – Less absorbed heat means less heat radiating into your home.
✔ Energy efficiency – A cooler roof helps keep your home comfortable, which means your A/C doesn’t have to work as hard.
In short, white keeps your home—and your wallet—cooler.
Here in July, we’re not just battling high temperatures, we’re fighting heavy humidity. When humidity is high, heat feels even hotter, and materials like metal hold that warmth longer. A dark-colored roof can stay hot well into the evening, continuing to radiate heat into your home.
By contrast, a white Perma-Roof panel reflects heat throughout the day and cools off faster in the evening, allowing your home to recover and stay comfortable overnight.
Our Perma-Roof system is built with #1 Commercial Grade, Heavy-Duty 29-gauge steel and topped with a durable white finish designed to maximize reflectivity and minimize heat absorption. Combined with polystyrene foil-backed insulation, the Perma-Roof creates a barrier against the summer heat—helping your home stay cooler, reducing energy use, and protecting your comfort.
Not only is white the most energy-efficient choice, but it’s also the most practical. For our crews installing roofs in 90–100 degree heat, white panels are safer to handle and much less scorching than darker materials.
And here’s something most homeowners don’t think about. The extreme heat can affect installation schedules. On the hottest days, crews sometimes shift to early mornings or even nighttime hours to ensure the safe completion of installations. But darker-colored panels can absorb so much heat during the day that they retain dangerous temperatures even after sundown. That’s one reason why white isn’t just cooler for your home, it’s also cooler to work with and helps keep projects moving on schedule. Darker colors can cause delays on scheduling.
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your mobile home’s roof, there’s no better time to act. July and August are the hottest months of the year, and waiting won’t make things any cooler or cheaper.
By installing a Perma-Roof system now, you’ll:
✔ Lower your home’s temperature and reduce energy bills.
✔ Protect your home from the long-term damage caused by extreme heat.
✔ Lock in current pricing before rising steel costs push prices higher.
✔ Avoid heat-related scheduling delays by choosing a roof that’s safe and efficient to install—even in the hottest months.
📞 Call us today at 1-800-633-8969
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Don’t let the summer heat win. Choose the cool, smart solution with the Perma-Roof system—built to keep your mobile home comfortable, efficient, and protected all year long.
Note: We only install the Perma-Roof system on mobile homes. This blog is for informational purposes only.
