EcoRenovator - View Single Post - White Roofs and Surfaces Overlooked Key to Reducing Global Warming

jeff88 · 05-24-14, 01:06 AM

I like the idea of having a white roof, however, there have been studies about the increase in global temperatures even though there is a localized cooling effect (the interior of the structure).

White Roofs May Actually Add to Global Warming
The Easy Fix That Isn’t: White Roofs May Increase Global Warming

Don't get me wrong, I like the idea, but maybe (just maybe) it's not the best answer. Installing solar (thermal or PV) can also have a similar localized cooling effect (from the shade it provides and the air flow underneath). A "green" roof comprised of plants would also work extremely well, not to mention provide a nice garden, maybe even some veggies!

05-24-14, 01:06 AM	#3
jeff88 Lots of questions Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 73 Thanks: 27 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I like the idea of having a white roof, however, there have been studies about the increase in global temperatures even though there is a localized cooling effect (the interior of the structure). White Roofs May Actually Add to Global Warming The Easy Fix That Isn’t: White Roofs May Increase Global Warming Don't get me wrong, I like the idea, but maybe (just maybe) it's not the best answer. Installing solar (thermal or PV) can also have a similar localized cooling effect (from the shade it provides and the air flow underneath). A "green" roof comprised of plants would also work extremely well, not to mention provide a nice garden, maybe even some veggies!