I'm thinking of getting a red roof. I had not thought about color much but the roofer came by with some samples and said I needed to choose. I don't know why, but he...
Isabel E. replied:
Zora J. Sampson, good point. In my case you would see the roof over the garage all the time, but not so much the main house:
Nat F. replied:
Howard Markert is right, a light red is OK as long as you can get an Energy-Star approved color and coating, which has more to do with the overall reflectance than the particular color, as long as it is relatively light. It will save about 10 - 15% on AC, if you have that.
Isabel E. replied:
Howard Markert, Nat Fortune, Miguel Martinez-Riddle: hmmm… now I'm wondering about the darkness of the red and also I don;t think this brand is "Energy Star." But I have so many trees around my house that the roof does;t get much sun. At one point I wa...See More
Nat F. replied:
Coolroofs.org
Meli M. replied:
I have a listing in Granby with RED Tin roof looks very nice .Oh yes for sale:)
Looking for a roofer in Western Mass - anybody have any suggestions? It's a small job for my barn, but I just need someone to do it and who's not too expensive. Anybody...
Scott P. replied:
Rick Palmisano in Hadley. I can't remember his company's name, but he is reasonable and a true craftsman!
Liz R. replied:
Christian Friedrick of Inspireye Construction. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspireye-Carpentry/215876338438804
Anyone in the Amherst area know a good/reliable/affordable roofer? Our roof is on its last legs and starting to spring leaks so can't put it off any more! Thanks