Let’s talk roof colour…
Which roof colour you choose can make a big difference to the overall comfort of your home. Light coloured roofs can reflect up to 70% of summer heat gain. According to YourHome.gov.au, this is around 50% more than a dark roof. According to Dulux, this has the potential to reduce rooftop surface temperatures by as much as 20–35°C.
After reflecting the sun’s heat away from the building, the measure of how much leftover heat has been absorbed is called ‘solar absorptance’ (SA) and it’s measured on a scale of 0 to 1. If the SA value of a roofing product is near to 1, this means it will absorb more heat into the building than a roof product that is nearer to 0.
At Greenmark Homes, we will show you how to design a comfortable home with low impact on the environment, that is economical to run and healthier to live in. Our mission is to enable and inspire people to live sustainably in their homes. For more information contact Sarah or John on 6885 3055.
