There are a variety of materials that can be used to make a cool roof. The options available can depend on the slope of your roof, the climate you live in, and aesthetic choices. A standing-seam ...

"Recently, we have seen an increase in 'cool roofs,' which are just white or light-colored roofing or roof coatings," says O'Brien. Climatologists have determined that ice and snow cover in the ...

Known simply as "cool roofing", this process is designed to reduce the solar radiation absorbed, which in turn means less heat is transferred inside the building. Cool roofs also emit away some ...