Cool roofs have many benefits, including to boost aircon efficiency and make solar work more efficiently. So why is this being ignored in Australia's major cities?
I would imagine it’s more about the commonly used kind of shingles that are just paper, tar and sand. They’re incredibly cheap, but also mostly black because of the tar, and they do absolutely nothing for insulation like a ceramic or clay tile would. Actual tiles are already expensive. Especially the red terracotta spanish style ones.
I would imagine it’s more about the commonly used kind of shingles that are just paper, tar and sand. They’re incredibly cheap, but also mostly black because of the tar, and they do absolutely nothing for insulation like a ceramic or clay tile would. Actual tiles are already expensive. Especially the red terracotta spanish style ones.