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Environment & Energy

snot

(11,270 posts)

1. Good topic!

Reply to hatrack (Original post)

Sun Jul 13, 2025, 11:07 AM

Jul 13

That said, I know there's one type of white roof that, while practical in every other way, can make your roof uninsurable because it's so inflammable –– so be sure to ask about that before signing up. As I recall, it was some kind of white foam that dries and hardens, probably mostly used on flat roofs.

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Atlanta Mandates Reflective "Cool Roofs" (Cue Corporate Pushback & Lawsuits In 3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . ) [View all] hatrack Jul 13 OP

Good topic! snot Jul 13 #1

Doesn't necessarily have to be white, just lighter . . . hatrack Jul 13 #2

Two really good emerging technologies IbogaProject Jul 13 #5

Its called HOTlanta for a reason - Its too damn hot!! tulipsandroses Jul 13 #3

Hopefully they are also banning the sale of any non compliant roofing materials MichMan Jul 13 #4