Your Roof's Color and Its Performance

Article Summary:
The color of a roof not only affects its style and appearence but can also alter its insulating and absorbing properties.

A 'Cool' Roof and More

Oct 1, 2004
By: Lewis Ripps, J. Timothy Nelligan
www.rsimag.com

"There are those who believe that all black or dark colored surfaces, such as asphalt pavements and exposed black roofing materials, are contributors to a "Heat Island Effect." In addition, much of the heat generated by absorbing the sun's ultraviolet radiation is also transferred to the building interior..."

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