04-03-2010, 07:44 AM
Some of these houses in Hawaii remind me of "The Box" in the film The Bridge on the River Kwai.
Nevertheless, are you intending to modify a property you rent? or provide some advice to the owner?.
Another possibility is applying a coating on the roof. The cheapest and most available is Snow Roofing. A thick white paint on coating. White reflects heat. It's often more effective to deflect the heat than try to move it around. There are other liquid ceramic coatings which are better than Snow but cost more and have to be ordered. By better I mean that they do a better job and last longer. Snow is available at HPM.
Applying a white coating will bring immediate relief.... maybe not as much as you want if the roof is very low and close to your head but it will reduce temps.
You could offer to do the painting if the property owner provides the paint and brush. I believe Snow is rated for potable grade coating.
Nevertheless, are you intending to modify a property you rent? or provide some advice to the owner?.
Another possibility is applying a coating on the roof. The cheapest and most available is Snow Roofing. A thick white paint on coating. White reflects heat. It's often more effective to deflect the heat than try to move it around. There are other liquid ceramic coatings which are better than Snow but cost more and have to be ordered. By better I mean that they do a better job and last longer. Snow is available at HPM.
Applying a white coating will bring immediate relief.... maybe not as much as you want if the roof is very low and close to your head but it will reduce temps.
You could offer to do the painting if the property owner provides the paint and brush. I believe Snow is rated for potable grade coating.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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