BradMM wrote:
I tried to resurrect this one from an earlier post but I guess posts
don't "bump."

It's damned hot here in Central Texas and I bought radiant barrier
sheeting to install in the attic. Problem is, I can't get to most of
the places where it would need to go. Why not install it ON TOP OF
THE SHINGLES? It would be kind of temporary but, to get us through
the summer, seems like it would be a good idea. I was thinking of
Styrofoam sheets that I could staple the sheeting to and then install
these on the roof with some space between them and the shingles. I
don't mind crawling around on the roof but I can't get myself in all
the attic spaces.

Also, I Googled radiant barrier paint and sure enough there is such a
thing. I was thinking of repainting the outside of my house.

In reality, all this would go on the back. The front has nice big
shade trees and it's very protected.

Was toying with the idea of installing a sprinkler system on the roof
to cool it down during the day...?

Brad

If you are going to that much trouble, just put down a metal roof over
furring strips on top of the shingles. The air space is your insulation.