White roofs for a green planet

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  Posted by Caddy Wed May 27, 2009 2:14pm PDT

  This one new construction house in Hamptons, NY is aluminum ???? Sure is reflextive, hope no pilots go near.

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  Posted by chris Wed May 27, 2009 2:18pm PDT

  so if we build more recycling plants, there-by using more energy and creating more waste and more stuff to recycle are we not self-perpetuating the process. The same can be said about painting roofs white, tearing off old shingles which must be recycled (into what) causing more use of energy to save energy....duh. How can it possibly have a net positive affect?

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  Posted by Lyn Wed May 27, 2009 3:08pm PDT

  Many asphalt roofs in the South used to be white, but they "leak" tar in the heat, resulting in sad, dingy, dirty streaked looking roofs. What about the metal roofs? You can paint if you like (although I agree about white glare - horrible) and they last forever. Once again, high upfront costs, but better in the long run... Fire-resistant and the metal is recyclable, unlike all those comp roofs torn off/dumped in landfills every time we have a hail storm.

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  Posted by raqinc Wed May 27, 2009 3:17pm PDT

  As an installation pro in the roofing industry, I believe a properly vented roof with a radiant barrier system is the most effective solution for residential applications. I do not know the $$$ saving but my customers have the freedom of choice in roof colors as well as green savings. very happy in houston.

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  Posted by Trick Fri May 29, 2009 1:26pm PDT

  Should I be concerned that my comment is no longer posted on here? It was posted here two days ago. I looked through the complete list 3 times. It was a bit dissenting, but not rude. Any chance it was "censored out" of the conversation? I'm probably just paranoid. :-)

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