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Old 07-26-2010, 09:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by NiHaoMike View Post
Perhaps some reflective panels on the roof itself? Why stop the heat from entering through the ceiling when you can keep it out of the attic altogether?
Actually, a white color works best for that: Cool roof - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And, "Although a cool roof has been demonstrated to be more effective [2], a radiant barrier can be a less expensive retrofit."

Radiant barrier - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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