- Totally agree, it’s not just about the shingles.
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—yep, same here.“it’s really the whole system working together that made a difference for me”
- I went with lighter shingles, but my attic was still roasting until I added more insulation.
- Ridge vents made a bigger difference than I expected.
- If you’re in a hot area, maybe look at radiant barriers too?
- Malarkey’s tough, but it’s not magic on attic temps.
Malarkey’s solid for durability, but I’ve seen plenty of hot attics under their shingles. Had a client swap to light gray Malarkey, but attic temps barely budged until we beefed up insulation and added a ridge vent. Shingle color helps, but it’s just one piece.
I've seen the same thing—Malarkey holds up well in storms, but attic temps barely changed for a client of mine after a shingle swap. Ventilation and insulation made the real difference. Shingle color helps, but it's not a magic fix.
Ventilation and insulation made the real difference. Shingle color helps, but it's not a magic fix.
Totally agree—I've seen folks drop serious cash on “cool” shingles and then wonder why their attic still feels like a sauna in July. Had a place with dark shingles and decent vents, and it stayed cooler than my neighbor’s with light shingles but zero airflow. Anyone else ever try those solar-powered attic fans? I’m half convinced they’re just fancy spinning hats for your roof, but maybe I’m missing something...
- Gotta push back a bit—shingle color does matter, especially in places with brutal sun.
- Seen plenty of attics where light shingles dropped temps by a few degrees, even with just basic vents.
- Solar fans? Mixed bag. They help if your attic’s already got good intake/exhaust, but if the basics aren’t right, they’re just noise.
- Honestly, insulation’s often the real weak link. Folks forget about that way too much...
