As cities heat up, reflective roofs could lower energy bills and help the climate. But dark-roofing manufacturers are waging a quiet campaign to block new rules
I cannot imagine any way that a dark roof would absorb less heat than a light roof. By definition a dark roof absorbs more light than a light roof, that’s why they appear dark/light.
I’d be interested in reading this one study though, if you have a link
Yes, dark colors absorb more heat. Trapping it and making the city hotter. Light colors reflect heat back, meaning the heat doesn’t stick around to heat up the area.
I cannot imagine any way that a dark roof would absorb less heat than a light roof. By definition a dark roof absorbs more light than a light roof, that’s why they appear dark/light.
I’d be interested in reading this one study though, if you have a link
Yes, dark colors absorb more heat. Trapping it and making the city hotter. Light colors reflect heat back, meaning the heat doesn’t stick around to heat up the area.