Researchers have found that installing a white roof or other “cool roof” options (such as a coating for existing roofs), can result in real savings – in both your home’s utility bills and its associated global warming emissions. It doesn’t matter where you live; everyone sees the benefits of a roof that reflects the sun’s rays, instead of absorbing them.
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Why a White Roof Is a Cool Roof, for the Planet and Your Pocketbook
