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Cool roofs most effective where air conditioning costs represent bulk of HVAC energy
New composite materials and manufacturing processes have produced coatings with color properties that make cool roof shingles an option for many pitched roofs. Cool roofs are most effective in parts of the country where cooling costs represent the bulk of home energy use for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
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