Is it possible that painting the roofs of buildings could reduce your air conditioning bill and also cool the planet?? I calculate that by painting your roof white, you could reflect 50 percent of the ...

Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that simply painting your roof white can reduce household electricity bills by 40 percent. Is this something any of us can do? – Susan Pierson, Sumter, S.C. Yes anyone can ...

Painting roofs white has been–like changing lightbulbs–one of the well-cited easy ways out of climate change. By reflecting more light and heat back to the atmosphere, a white roof should act like a ...

PAINTING a corrugated roof is a DIY job that can boost both the kerb appeal and value of your home. The first thing to decide before painting your roof is what colour to use. You can buy specialist ...

Florida Power & Light reimbursed contractors to paint thousands of homeowners' asphalt shingle roofs white to reflect sunlight – against the advice of the federal government and major roofing ...

NEW YORK - Herb Van Gent points his infrared gun at a square of still unpainted gray shingle and clicks the trigger. He gets an immediate temperature reading: 143 degrees and rising. Then, he aims it ...

When it comes to maintaining the integrity and appearance of your home, the roof often requires more attention than it gets. Painting roof tiles can be an effective way to enhance your property's ...

The paint reflects 98.1% of solar radiation while also emitting infrared heat. How soon until it's on the shelves at a major retailer? The paint is intended to be used on roofs, including roofing ...

Herb Van Gent points his infrared gun at a square of still unpainted gray shingle and clicks the trigger. He gets an immediate temperature reading: 143 degrees and rising. Then he aims it 5 feet away ...

Back in the late '80s, there were three house painting disasters of record in my family – they all happened to the same person who shall remain nameless. And they all relate to a summer roof-painting ...