Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

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The energy and climate benefits of cool roofs have been well established: By reflecting rather than absorbing the sun's energy, light-colored roofs keep buildings, cities, and even the entire planet ...

With temperatures predicted to rise across the globe and energy prices continuing to rise, HVAC contractors will want to find effective solutions to help their customers save on heating and cooling ...

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Atlanta recently became the latest major U.S. city to require new buildings to install reflective roofs as a cooling strategy. Experts say cool roofs are a simple ...

A new study shows that if every building in California sported 'cool' roofs by 2050, these roofs would help contribute to protecting urbanites from the consequences of dangerous heatwaves. This summer ...

Years ago, I walked onto the roof of the Palo Alto Research Center. The nondescript beige building in Silicon Valley, known for groundbreaking technology, is the birthplace of the mouse, laser printer ...

While major cities across the United States embrace “cool roof” standards to combat rising urban temperatures, the Pacific Northwest has yet to implement any policies that could reduce local ...

Bengaluru: The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is set to launch a pilot Cool Roof initiative across select public buildings ...

Painted rooftops reflect the heat instead of absorbing it, reducing the need for air-conditioning and cutting greenhouse gases. By Christina Poletto See more of our coverage in your search ...