Friday, March 23, 2012

Your Roof and Climate Change

The changing climate has an effect on your roof,and you've probably already noticed it. Did you know that your roof can also have an effect on the changing climate?

We know that global warming is a controversial topic, and we're not trying to start any arguments. We figure everyone, whether they worry about global warming or not, is interested in saving money on energy bills. So keep reading.

Energy secretary Steven Chu spoke up for white roofs not long ago. White roofs, researchers say, could reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by 24 billion tons or more. Go with light-colored paving, too, and it comes to 44 billion tons. That's like taking all the cars off the road for about 18 years. It could make a difference to our climate, and it will definitely make a difference to the temperature in your home.

A white roof reflects lots of light and heat instead of absorbing it. This is true of other "cool colors," too. You may know that cool colors are colors like blue, green and purple, while warm colors are red, yellow, and orange. When it comes to roofs, though, "cool colors" mean pale gray, pale green, and other light-reflecting shades. Choose one of the these for your roof instead of the more common black, and you could be eligible for government rebates.

You'll definitely pay less for your air conditioning this summer.

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