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February 23, 2006

Construction Industry Spotlight: Does your roof keep its cool?

  • Energy Star roofing systems can stay up to 70 degrees cooler, saving on air-conditioning costs during the summer.
    • By LYNN PORTER
    Journal Real Estate Editor

    Photo courtesy of National Coatings
    AcryShield A500 cool roof coating from Camarillo, Calif.-based National Coatings was applied to this building at the University of California, Davis.

    WEAR LIGHT- VERSUS dark-colored clothing and you'll be cooler when you're outside.


     
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