We've just moved to the SouthWest, and I see how hot the sun can get.
We've got a mobile home with tan shingles. Without A/C on, it's like an oven.
Could I coat the shingles with this white glop ( sealer? )
Can it be used over shingles ?
Would I see any improvement in house temps ?
On Thu, 22 Jul 2004 07:22:27 -0700, "" scribbled this interesting note:
I wouldn't recommend it.
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There are several coatings made for application over shingles. Snow coat is the one I used. It takes two coats to get it white.
You might see some help in the house. Certainly not above 100 F which it is almost every day now.
The stuff is not cheap like $15 a gallon. Verify that the product that your going to use is recommended for your type of shingles.
sealer? )
shingles. Snow coat is
100 F which it isproduct that your
There's also a silver color, costs a little more, but is better at reflecting the direct rays of the sun.
For a while. Then it turns black from the pollution.
Then you power-wash it and it's okay again.
Then it turns black...
(literally, rinse and repeat)
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