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What Can I Do To Save Energy In My Home?
Sellers Answers
THE ROOF and ATTIC
Your attic may be accumulating the very thing your spending money on the beat; namely heat! The principal source of summertime attic heat is direct sunlight on the roof of the home. As anyone who has worn a black T-shirt on a summer day can attest to, black absorbs heat. Sooo…when you need to replace your roof, go for a lighter color.
FYI, white absorbs the least amount of heat; however, although white is an option, I haven't seen too many homes with white roofs. Furthermore, I don't suggest you “sport” the first white roof on the block. Roofs should be “invisible” from a curb appeal strategy. A home with a white roof is kind of like that old guy who shows up at the party in Bermuda shorts, white socks, and white patent shoes; very noticeable and very conspicuous. Ask your roofer what color, 25 year, laminated, composition shingle is their most popular and stick with that!
INSULATION
Adequate insulation in your attic creates a barrier to help reduce the transmission of heat from the attic space to the attic floor (or the ceiling of the room below) and consequently to the room below.
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