25 2009 an update on the energy star website notes that in addition to meeting energy star requirements metal and asphalt roofs must also have appropriate pigmented coatings or cooling granules to qualify for the tax credit.
Qualified metal or asphalt roof.
There is a total combined credit limit of 500 for all purchases improvements for all years since 2005.
In the u s federal rebates exist for qualified metal roofing materials.
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These materials must also meet other energy star requirements and it is best to check these requirements when choosing materials.
Form 5695 specifically states that metal or asphalt roofs must meet or exceed the energy star program requirements and have appropriate pigmented coatings or cooling granules that are specifically.
Metal asphalt roofs.
The two main types of eligible roofing materials are metal roofs with pigmented coating and asphalt roofs with cooling granules.
10 of cost note.
Metal roofing is likely to make up for its high price tag over time though especially in certain climates or in places where electricity is expensive.
Summary of tax credit under the bipartisan budget act of 2018 which was signed in february 2018 a number of tax credits for residential energy efficiency that had expired at the end of 2016 were renewed.
Metal roofing the same home with aluminum would cost about 20 000.