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Dark shingles will usually create more heat in the attic then a lighter color.
Something black gets hotter then something white.
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By changing colors of the shingles on the roof the ligher color will reduce what?
Absorption. When a material is a darker colors, it means that the majority of the light is not reflected. As the dark material heats it, it transfers that heat to adjacent areas. In this case, dark shingles would heat up the house and cause additional air conditioning expenses. Lighter colored shingles will generally reflect sunlight away from the home.
When two cars sit in the sun all day the one with the black roof gets hotter than the on with the white shinny roof why?
Because black is a dark color and if a car is dark colored the more hotter it gets. It all has to do with the pigmintation. Its the same thing with clothes.
Which roof shingles are the best to purchase?
It really depends on where you live to know which would be the best shingle. Dark shingles would probably be better in the hotter climates, whereas ligther color shingles would be best in the colder climate.
Asphalt Shingles?
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Can you see light go though roof shingles?
It is possible to see daylight and not have a leak problem.
How easy is it to replace roof shingles on a budget?
We need to tear out a spot on our roof. How difficult is it to remove and replace roof shingles on our own?
Where is the best place to buy roof shingles?
The shingles on my roof are beginning to wear out. Do you know where the best place to buy roof shigles is?
Can you install dimensional shingles over dimensional shingles?
Any time you layer on top of existing shingles you cut down the life span of the new roof. (Roof gets hotter and so the materials deteriorate faster.) So you may be able to do it (check local codes) but it isn't advisable. If you're looking to save, you may be able to do the tear-off yourself.
What are tiles nailed to the roof for protection called?
roof shingles
What is a slate roof?
Slate which is a type of stone is used for the roof tiles instead of shingles. It splits in thin sheets and is nailed to the roof the same as regular asphalt shingles.
What is curled when talking about shingles for your roof?
Shingles curl up at bottom of shingle.
Does rock salt damage roof shingles?
Rock salt may not damage shingles themselves but it can cause the nails holding your shingles to the roof to corrode. In turn this rust can cause stains and streaks on your roof. Additionally if this situation gets too bad, shingles become loose and get damage.
