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Roof-Over Question
Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 3:15 pm
by rockncountry101
I am having a roof-over installed on my mobile home. How much benefit efficiency-wise is there in using a white colored metal instead of regular unpainted galvalume? I will have 3" insulation installed between my old metal roof and the new one. (Mainly for a sound barrier.) The difference in cost would be about $600. Thanks!
Re: Roof-Over Question
Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 5:46 pm
by DaleM
A big part of it will be where you live. If your in the southern half of the states I would get the white roof. Way cooler in the summer.
Re: Roof-Over Question
Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 7:05 pm
by Greg
A white roof will reflect more heat than any other color. I also think the white vs plain Galvalume may last longer also.
Greg
Re: Roof-Over Question
Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 10:05 pm
by 1987Commodore
Color makes a huge difference if you are in full sun. I have a shingled roof, and there was a very noticeable difference even going from dark brown to light brown.