Lacustral wrote:
Does painting the outside walls of a house white help much to keep it
cool? Do people living in the desert tend to have light houses?

thanks
Laura

Yes and yes, but don't expect too much.

There is a larger effect for those living in a desert type area, and
remember if you live in an area that requires heating a good part of the
year, the reverse is also true.

I would look especially to the roof color. While a properly vented roof
will reduce the direct heat gain to the house a light roof will help keep
the roof itself cooler and help it last longer.


--
Joseph Meehan

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