Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Roof color in the thermal equation 2Mar 25, 2007 6:03 pm Its better to regret things you,ve done, than things you haven't. BUT Never regret growing old because some people never have the privilege. Re: Roof color in the thermal equation 3Mar 25, 2007 6:21 pm Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Roof color in the thermal equation 17Mar 27, 2007 8:47 pm Interesting discussion...
When I spoke to the lady at Austral about roof tiles, she informed me that the colour of the roof has little to no affect on the house temperature (I'm assuming with decent insulation). I have also wondered if the roof colour would affect the house, and after her telling me that it doesn't matter, I'm now starting to rethink... To add to the discussion, which holds the heat more - concrete or terracotta? My logic would tell me that the concrete would get hotter as it doesn't have the same glaze as terracotta to reflect the heat, but then terracotta is a baked product and may get very hot??? Back to roof ventilation, I saw these nifty things the other day (don't for the life of me know where... maybe on TV?) but they replaced a roof tile (same shape and layed flat), and had a vent that allowed air to pass through. The idea was that you fit 4-6 to your roof - 2-3 on each side, so that the air flows in one side and out the other... They came in a range of tile colours from memory. ~Ray. Second Time 'Round Re: Roof color in the thermal equation 18Mar 27, 2007 8:49 pm Ding! It was on the Better Homes and Gardens show where they showed the energy saving tips... there might be something on their website about it.
~Ray. Second Time 'Round Re: Roof color in the thermal equation 19Mar 27, 2007 10:37 pm I saw that roof vent - replacement roof tile thing - it wasn't obvious though whether they are available for all the different shapes of tile. I got the impression it was only for one or two flat styles.
Anyone happen to catch the brand? Re: Roof color in the thermal equation 20Apr 10, 2007 7:36 pm 3timesbuilda I am personally not willing to give up roof colour for lower energy use. I prefer to use other options to achieve the same thing and more. 1. In roof extractor vents that can be opened in summer and closed in winter. 2. High R-value insulation in ceiling. 3. Sarking At the end of the day, I guess it is just a personal choice. 3xb I agree I would rather spend more money on insulation etc than have an albino looking house I would probably definitely consider contrasting out garage door (e.g. light ash would look great) and make downpipes and fascia same colour as your walls, not as your… 1 3562 Suggestions please for acrylic rendering Color to match austral brick urban one pepper. Pic for reference. Thanks 0 5063 Were struck with: Colorbond Ironstone Grey roof and cream windows. What color should we render and paint the garage door to tone down the cream windows? Farm House, will… 0 24811 |