In an effort to lower temperatures, the roof of this Laurel Street house was painted with an aluminum paint. Perhaps this will help the Earth Aid score. If you do not yet know what Earth Aid is, expect a post on it on this blog Monday…
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There are actually lighter-colored roofs that qualify for energy star rebates… This looks like a newer dimensional asphalt shingle roof, too bad the owners didn’t get a lighter color shingle instead of painting the whole roof.
The builders chose the asphalt shingle color.
The reflective aluminum coating used on this roof is Karnak # 97
Any idea of the effect of the paint on the roof’s warranty? Looks like a new 30-50 year roof; I’d be concerned that painting it would void the warranty.
Another tactic would be to plant shade trees that would grow to provide shade to the house.
I am hoping Richmond takes notice of this. Painting roofs silver would be a relatively inexpensive way to lower the City’s core temperature while at the same time employing people without a lot of additional training.
This could be a good green jobs program.