Residential Metal Roof Tax Credit

ASC Building Products metal roofs are coated in our Dura Tech® xl paint system which is formulated with highly reflective cool pigments that increase the solar reflectance and lowers the surface temperature of our metal roofs.

The Dura Tech® xl paint system is offered in a range of cool colors that are Energy Star® certified and may contribute to saving homeowners up to 40% in energy costs.

What is the Metal Roof Tax Credit?

The Federal Energy Star tax credit extends to metal roofs with qualifying “cooling” pigments like those provided by ASC Building Products.

Homeowners who made an energy-efficiency home improvement by installing an ASC Building Products ENERGY STAR-qualified metal roof from 2017 to the end of 2021 can currently be claimed.
Homeowners with qualifying roofing systems may claim 10% of the material cost (labor is not eligible to be claimed) up to $500.
Homeowners who have not submitted for the tax credit for any energy-efficient home improvement (new windows, doors, insulation, or Energy Star-qualified roof) may qualify.
The homeowner’s primary residence may be eligible for the tax credit.

⇒ Learn more about the Energy Star program.

How Do I Apply For The Tax Credit?

To receive tax credit, the Homeowner must fill out a federal tax form called Form 5695 and file it with their taxes.

⇒ Download Form 5695

⇒ Instructions for filling out Form 5695

Energy Star Roof Product Criteria.

Low Slope roofs must have an initial solar reflectance of ≥ 0.65. After 3 years, the solar reflectance must be ≥ 0.50.
Steep Slope roofs must have an initial solar reflectance of ≥ 0.25. After 3 years, the solar reflectance must be ≥ 0.15.

ASC Building Product Certification Statement.

The manufacturer certification statement is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the metal roof qualifies for the tax credit. This document should be retained for tax purposes.

Manufacturer’s Certification: Homeowner Energy Tax Credit Certification PDF | RTF

Reference the ASC Building Products Reflectivity and Emissivity Chart to confirm color reflectance performance based on Energy Star Roof Product Criteria.

Reflectivity and Emissivity Chart PDF | RTF

*Disclaimer: The tax credit information contained within this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for expert advice from a professional tax/financial planner or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).