Summertime in the Philippines is extremely hot, with temperatures ranging between 22 and 31 degrees Celsius in Metro Manila.
On a regular day, your roof can get up to 50 degrees Celsius hotter than the surrounding air.
When your roof becomes heated by the sun, it can affect the temperature of your whole house. No matter how much air conditioning you blast, if your roof is burning, your house isn’t likely to cool down. You’re just wasting energy and money on your electric bill.
So what can be done to keep your roof cool in the summer? Here are some tips to keep your home cool!
1. Paint Your Roof a Lighter Color
A dark colored roof absorbs more heat, which results in heating your whole house. Switch to a lighter roof color to reduce heat absorption.
2. Increase the Shade Over Your Roof
Blocking out direct sun rays can keep your house cool. You can get some shade by planting tall trees or vegetation around your house. Another option is installing net shades over your roof.
3. Start a Rooftop Garden
If you have a rooftop, you can start a garden with a bunch of planters, pots, or flowerbeds. This will add a protective layer between your roof and direct sunlight. The plants’ evaporation and transpiration will also cool down the air surrounding your roof.
4. Consider Solar Reflective Shingles and Tiles
Solar reflective shingles and tiles are newer products on the market that help you cool down your roof and cut back on energy costs. The shingles and tiles are specially designed to reflect solar and infrared radiation.
5. Install Solar Panels
The most sustainable and smart way to cool down your house is to switch to solar!
Solar panels add a protective layer between the roof and the direct sunlight, which lowers the temperature of your roof and your house. It also captures the energy from the sun to give you renewable energy in the form of electricity.
Not only will you save on your electricity bill by running your air conditioner less, but you’ll also be able to generate your own power!
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