Dear dan thanks for your interest in our behr multi surface roof paint.
Reflective roof paint for shingles.
The attic under the roof.
If you live in a place where it can get hot choose light colors to reflect the sun s rays.
Solar reflective shingles are designed specifically to reduce the absorption of the suns infrared radiation by reflecting ir rays off the surface of the roof thus not allowing the heat to be transferred to the interior of the structure i e.
Light gray acrylic reflective elastomeric roof coating 15 year limited warranty model 890277419 view the roof coatings.
Gaf roof mate base coat 5 gal.
A cool roof under the same conditions could stay more than 50 f cooler and save energy and money by using less air conditioning.
Standard or dark roofs can reach temperatures of 150 f or more in the summer sun.
Our multi surface roof paint is designed for use on new or old unglazed tile masonry shingle anchored gravel aluminum metal materials composite sheet asphalt shingles concrete or cement block urethane foam slate or wood shake roofs.
While roofs that are considered energy efficient and solar reflective are most often painted white with modern paint formulation techniques it s possible to have a reflective roof in beiges browns yellows reds and blues.
Yes painting your roof shingles a certain color can make your whole house more energy efficient.