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Painting a roof white has nothing to do with whether it contains asbestos or not. White efficiently reflects the sun's heat, helping to keep the space under the roof cooler than it would otherwise be in a different color.

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Why is the top of a roof made of asbestos painted white?

There is no requirement that asbestos-containing materials be painted white. Tops of roofs, whether made of asbestos or not, are often painted white because that helps reflect the sunlight and reduce the heat loading on the building interior.


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What is the york minster made out of?

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