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Could old tires become roof shingles? How recycled rubber is being turned into roofing materialsA used tire can become the unexpected material for a creative DIY project. Through a partnership with Discount Tire, a small birdhouse was ...- Penn State measured a green roof during a June 2002 heat spell; its membrane peaked near 30°C, while the uncovered roof surface climbed to nearly 70°CGreen roofs present a remarkable solution for enhancing temperature control in urban environments, effectively lowering surface temperature...
- A Berkeley Lab study compared two Fresno homes for a year; the reflective tile roof ran 13.8°C cooler on a summer day, cut cooling electricity by 26%, and peak demand by 37%In Fresno, California, a comparative analysis of two houses revealed the advantages of reflective tile roofing. The home adorned with this ...
- Silver Sands Middle School replaced gray shingles with reflective white metal; plenum temperature fell by over 25°F, and cooling energy in Portable 096 dropped by over 33%A recent study revealed that dark roofs on portable classrooms led to increased cooling costs. By switching to white metal roofing, energy ...
- A Fresno home replaced dark asphalt shingles with reflective concrete roof tiles; a Lawrence Berkeley study reported 26% lower annual cooling energy use and 37% lower peak-hour demandA recent study in Fresno demonstrated that reflective roofs could lower cooling energy consumption by an impressive twenty-six percent. Hom...
- In 1991, researchers coated a Merritt Island home’s green-gray shingle roof with reflective material; the shingles reached about 110°F after treatmentDark roofs tend to soak up heat from the sun, resulting in higher air conditioning demands and costs. Utilizing reflective roofing material...
- Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity useSan Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative ...
- In 2007, Oak Ridge built a roof with phase-change material between foil layers; attic temperatures fell about 22°F, with utility savings estimated at 8%Developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, innovative attic technology utilizing phase change materials has proven to lower attic temperat...
- The Rudan Brothers surprise Canadian couple with free roof repair, then transform entire home after learning wife is battling two forms of cancerThe Rudan Brothers set out to repair a Canadian couple’s damaged roof for free but decided to transform their entire home after learning th...
- Quote of the day by Ashton Kutcher: "When I was 13, I had my first..." — Inspiring life lesson from a timeless quote on hard work, perseverance, humility, career growth and why ordinary jobs can shape the path to unexpected success, by the actor and entrepreneur known for That ’70s ShowQuote of the day by Ashton Kutcher, “When I was 13, I had my first job with my dad...” focuses on the value of hard work and starting small...
- Americans discard about 15 million tons of asphalt roof shingles a year, but old roofs can be ground up and put straight back into the roads people drive onMillions of tons of asphalt shingles are disposed of annually in the United States. These old roofing materials can be processed into recyc...
- A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...
- Louisiana homeowners can claim $10,000 in “Free Money” for roof upgrades – Here’s how to applyLouisiana homeowners now have the chance to get up to $10,000 in free grants through the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program. Established to su...
- Why painting your home white could help you survive heatwave
- Don’t wait for the storm: Key steps to Hurricane-proof your home in 2025With forecasts predicting an active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, experts emphasize proactive preparation. Homeowners should inspect and ...
- 'Captain America' Anthony Mackie fixes hurricane-hit roofs in New OrleansThe actor is working with a leading roofing manufacturer to fix roofs for homeowners.
- Roofing Shingles: Their types, applications and prices in IndiaRoofing shingles increase the longevity of all kinds of structures, provide due protection and enhance the looks of buildings in urban and ...
- Roofing Sheets: Their types, applications and costs in IndiaDifferent types of roof sheets come packaged with their own set of pros and cons. If mounted with perfection, they can increase the lifespa...
- Tesla finishes first solar roofs — including Elon Musk’s houseTesla opened up its online store in May and began taking $1,000 deposits for glass roof tiles that are virtually indistinguishable from hig...
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