I get where you’re coming from about black shingles baking in the sun, but I’ve actually seen some of the newer “cool roof” shingles hold up better th...

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too—especially on roofs that get hammered by afternoon sun. The fading isn’t always even, so you end up with these weird patch...

Green roofs definitely have some cool perks. I’ve seen a few around town—mostly sedum and some wildflowers—and the cooling effect is real. As for stor...