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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...11 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST- 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 ...08 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- 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...08 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- 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...07 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- 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 ...06 Sep, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
- 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...04 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- 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...02 Sep, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- 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...02 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
- 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...25 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- 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...13 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Shingles vaccine may offer unexpected protection against heart, stroke, and eye complications, study findsShingrix vaccine shows promise beyond preventing shingles. A study indicates it may reduce stroke and heart attack risks. It also protects ...25 Aug, 2025, 02.07 PM IST
- Former Olympian Lawrence Okoye horrifies the internet with 'playdough' legsThe video peaked a lot of people's interest and many were curious to know what caused such a condition. Lawrence Okoye said that the edema ...20 Feb, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
- Two rare shipwrecks near ‘Isle of Wight’ get protected statusThe two shipwrecks were discovered to belong to the 17th and 18th centuries. The wrecks were among the 240 additions to the National Herita...15 Dec, 2022, 09.23 PM IST
- GSK gets regulatory nod to launch shingles vaccine in IndiaPiyali Mukherjee, vice president and head of global medical affairs, vaccines, at GSK said the virus is there in 90% of adults and whenever...07 Dec, 2022, 12.38 AM IST
- 'Captain America' Anthony Mackie fixes hurricane-hit roofs in New OrleansThe actor is working with a leading roofing manufacturer to fix roofs for homeowners.22 Sep, 2022, 09.15 AM IST
- Justin Bieber suffered facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt Syndrome. The disorder also causes ear pain, vertigo and slurred speechThis ailment is primarily characterized by three issues – facial paralysis, ear pain, and a rash.11 Jun, 2022, 11.10 AM IST
- 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 ...01 Jul, 2019, 06.53 PM IST
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