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Is That Snow On Your Roof?
Posted on December 9th, 2016
Most builders know that there is one aspect of a
home that is underappreciated by its owner: the roof. Now that winter is
here, most rooftops in northern Utah will be covered with that cold
white stuff. However, can you imagine having a white roof all year long?
The New American Remodeled Home 2017 (TNARH) which will be showcased in Florida next month, features a new, energy-efficient white tile roof. “Homes here in Florida want to reflect as much sunlight as possible, which is why we chose to make the roof white,” said Phil Kean, whose company is also wrapping up construction of The New American Home 2017 (TNAH). “This is the most energy [efficient] roof you can get, so we’re really excited about it.” The white tiles create optimal light reflection to help lower the roof’s temperature.
Additionally, the roof features battens equipped with small, plastic, cup-like risers to
keep them elevated off of the roof. This increases the air flow to help
cool the tiles and allows rainwater to flow more easily down and off the
roof. Along with other green features, the remodeled home is expected to be 75% more energy efficient than before.
And
while white rooftops might mean something different in northern Utah,
the white tiles might be something to consider in the deserts of
southern Utah.
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