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.
Qualified metal or asphalt roof.
The two main types of eligible roofing materials are metal roofs with pigmented coating and asphalt roofs with cooling granules.
Metal asphalt roofs.
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Homeowners may qualify for a federal tax credit for installing certainteed energy star qualified roofing products.
Metal roofing the same home with aluminum would cost about 20 000.
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.
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.
This tax credit is for energy star certified metal and asphalt roofs with pigmented coatings or cooling granules designed to reduce heat gain.
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There is a total combined credit limit of 500 for all purchases improvements for all years since 2005.
Only certain roofing materials qualify for tax credits.