The 2009 Stimulus Package provides substantial tax credits to homeowners who make energy efficient updates to their home. One of the best ways to qualify for the credit is installation of a painted or coated Energy Star™ labeled metal roof. Homeowners installing qualified roofs in 2009 and 2010 may be eligible for a tax credit worth up to 30% of the materials cost (materials only) up to $1,500 per home.

Cool metal roofing not only looks great and lasts for decades, it has been shown to save up to 40% on energy costs, depending on your regional climate.

For Homeowners:

How to receive the tax credit:

1. Contact Detailed Metals to discuss a new metal roof for your home.
2. Confirm that the metal roof you select is a prepainted or coated Energy Star-labeled metal roof with pigmented coating/paint film specifically designed to reduce heat gain, and obtain certification from your contractor or the manufacturer.
3. Have the metal roof installed on your principal residence between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. For further information on the requirements for tax credit eligibility click here and/or consult with your tax advisor.
4. Fill out IRS Form 5695 Residential Energy Credits when filing your taxes for 2010.

For Contractors:

For more information on what qualifies for the Tax Credit go to the Energy Star web page on qualified metal roofs or review the IRS guidance on qualifying energy-efficient property.

• The Cool Metal Roofing Coalition – www.CoolMetalRoofing.com
• Energy Star’s Metal Roof Qualifications (.pdf)
• Visit the Energy Star wesite - www.EnergyStar.gov

More Savings Opportunities!

Homes upgraded with quality metal roofing typically see costs recouped at more than three quarters of the job cost. You might even qualify for a discount of up to 35% on your homeowners insurance.