How White Roofs May Help Reduce Your Air Conditioning Bill

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  • Опубліковано 19 лис 2024

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  • @GamerbyDesign
    @GamerbyDesign Рік тому +158

    70 degree difference is impressive

    • @jamesbriggs6364
      @jamesbriggs6364 Рік тому

      Never paint or coat your roof

    • @U.Odyssey
      @U.Odyssey Рік тому +1

      ​@@jamesbriggs6364
      Why?

    • @jamesbriggs6364
      @jamesbriggs6364 Рік тому +2

      @@U.Odyssey it's not going to last long because you're going to damage the roofing material

    • @justayoutuber1906
      @justayoutuber1906 Рік тому

      Surface temp! You live 8-12 feet below that. And heat doesn't go down

    • @Freeze-Dried-Ray-Gun
      @Freeze-Dried-Ray-Gun Рік тому +2

      ​@@justayoutuber1906Heat radiates though. If you have an attic that isn't ventilated the heat from the attic will cause your home to be hotter. Same thing with the heat from the roof.

  • @FDR-ww6xz
    @FDR-ww6xz Рік тому +253

    Fun fact: Wearing a white shirt also helps reflect white light so that you won't feel hot all the time.

    • @donsicariofx
      @donsicariofx Рік тому +27

      Especially cotton. Not polyester. You'll sweat like a mofo

    • @Sadjhj
      @Sadjhj Рік тому +1

      Yep

    • @delyea
      @delyea Рік тому

      If you're a white person wearing white. Nobody can see you.

    • @pantac4493
      @pantac4493 Рік тому +2

      You can have more UV penetration though depending on the material

    • @thomash7294
      @thomash7294 Рік тому

      This is recently proven to be false, color does not matter

  • @josephwatkins9350
    @josephwatkins9350 Рік тому +162

    That actually makes perfect sense. Everyone always says that metal will get the hottest in the sun, but it really all depends on the color as well. When I was at the park with my kids I noticed the blue metal was only warm in the direct sunlight when the black plastic was so hot it almost burned me. They should start using this idea to help the parks as well. A child is less likely to burn themselves if it was painted too. I know if I can get burned on it then it'll burn a child so they should keep that in mind.

    • @kancelas
      @kancelas Рік тому +4

      It depends on the metal, too. Steel will get hot faster than titanium because titanium is a poor heat conductor, compared to other metals.

    • @Brianuwu622
      @Brianuwu622 Рік тому

      black roofs matter too inside edition is racist

    • @EikottXD
      @EikottXD Рік тому

      @@kancelas bro ain't no park using titanium 💀

    • @Former_Pastor
      @Former_Pastor Рік тому

      Well you're getting burned anyway

    • @kancelas
      @kancelas Рік тому +2

      @@EikottXD that was just an example.

  • @thefuturegamer9451
    @thefuturegamer9451 Рік тому +35

    As someone who works in attics during the summer, this would be a dream come true

    • @6z0
      @6z0 Рік тому +1

      Lol it would still be hot inside. A white roof doesn’t block outside temperature, just reflects light.

  • @ujayet
    @ujayet Рік тому +110

    I’m
    Very surprised why people did not know this.. my roof been painted white for more than a decade.. I painted myself only because I knew it reduce the heat.

    • @benben6054
      @benben6054 Рік тому +8

      Ppl care about the look of there house but I’m sure most ppl don’t know

    • @Brianuwu622
      @Brianuwu622 Рік тому

      black roofs matter too inside edition is racist

    • @mrbojangles9841
      @mrbojangles9841 Рік тому +5

      You were ahead of your time.

    • @ujayet
      @ujayet Рік тому +2

      @@mrbojangles9841 🤷‍♂️ I just think that people don’t want to spend time and money to do it.. which I understand.. it’s not something you can just do and finish in an hour..not everyone understand that there’s a bit of process to it, like it needs to be coated, primed, then paint and need to be right paint.. so yes this is why I think most people don’t do it.. as far as color..everyone knows that white color reflect heat.. but painting your whole roof with white isn’t just splatter any white paint on.. and that’s why people don’t bother.. however I do think the housing industry should start requiring all roof be white as standard.

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER Рік тому

      Same. Cool seal

  • @Peacey52
    @Peacey52 Рік тому +82

    This is literally 9th grade science. It’s called albedo and white has a lot of it. It reflects the light. It also explains why when there is snow on the ground the ground seems so much brighter when the sun is hitting it. So yes the color white reflects sunbeams as well as heat

    • @Brianuwu622
      @Brianuwu622 Рік тому

      black roofs matter too inside edition is racist

    • @michaelg6455
      @michaelg6455 Рік тому

      What does sex drive have to with the color white?

    • @althor9997
      @althor9997 Рік тому +1

      ​@michaelg6455 that's burrito.....

    • @6z0
      @6z0 Рік тому

      I learned this is 2nd grade bud

    • @Peacey52
      @Peacey52 Рік тому

      @@6z0 And not proper spelling it seems

  • @Paineinyourblank
    @Paineinyourblank Рік тому +20

    I live in Arizona and had a new roof (white) put in right b4 summer. I havent noticed a big difference, but it was 110 here last week and the hottest it got was 80 inside (with 1 swamp cooler running) Not bad for 70.00 electric bill in summer

  • @KirkeAurora
    @KirkeAurora Рік тому +22

    This working. I swear. We have 1/2 year white -everywhere.
    Hola from Finland 🇫🇮

  • @olefella7561
    @olefella7561 Рік тому +36

    Rest in peace, Steve.

  • @imonaroll9502
    @imonaroll9502 Рік тому +19

    Make sure you use white roof coating which is siliconized and last about 25 years before you can coat it again

  • @onelogue
    @onelogue Рік тому +11

    It made a difference in my house. My attic fans turn on less and my energy bill is less. I have white composite shingles.

  • @RabbitWatchShop
    @RabbitWatchShop Рік тому +64

    My HOA would fine me every week 😂

    • @simonstevenson6686
      @simonstevenson6686 Рік тому +5

      Why would you buy property in an Hoa?

    • @winniethepoohandeeyore2
      @winniethepoohandeeyore2 Рік тому +4

      Why in the world did you even think of much less actually buying in a HOA????

    • @gigiitsme7236
      @gigiitsme7236 Рік тому +4

      Your worst mistake, keep suffering! Lol. I’ll be surprised if hoa changes the rules to accommodate healthier ways

    • @RabbitWatchShop
      @RabbitWatchShop Рік тому +1

      @@gigiitsme7236 my HOA isn’t that strict, actually. I like an HOA, because it prevents property value deceases and keeps things clean and neat. I live in a half million dollar house. I don’t want neighbors ruining that.

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER Рік тому +2

      ​@@RabbitWatchShop
      I'd take a smaller house on private land....away from neighbors and where it's quiet and no restrictions

  • @domocracydestroyer8219
    @domocracydestroyer8219 Рік тому +31

    They do this in Greece, it is nothing new, not a big break through like inside edition desperately tries to make it.

    • @missrose5261
      @missrose5261 Рік тому +8

      Exactly, I thought is a common sense.

    • @flacadiabla3193
      @flacadiabla3193 Рік тому +10

      America lacks the sense...

    • @seanthe100
      @seanthe100 Рік тому

      Bro inside edition is not greek. It's a national news for the united states so of course it's going to be focused on what happens in the US.

    • @Beparepa
      @Beparepa День тому

      Don't jump to conclusions. If you find yourself calling a random person bro and have the urge to correct them then maby resort back to reading there comment again. It's happens so much on the comments that I think people only read half and make a sudden conclusion of what they think is being said.​@@seanthe100

  • @Juicymiketj
    @Juicymiketj Рік тому +10

    Idk but that quote “THR WHITEST PAINT EVER” hit different lol

    • @ThePieMaster219
      @ThePieMaster219 Рік тому +4

      I bet it purchases travel insurance every time it goes on vacation
      (It's a Family guy reference for those not in the know)

    • @NitroBoarder17
      @NitroBoarder17 Рік тому

      @@ThePieMaster219 family guy has beeen irrelevent for a decade

  • @ediekoller1144
    @ediekoller1144 Рік тому +2

    ODK ..they know the risk and its on them to stay safe and not get heat stroke. I went to Death Valley just after Christmas in 1986 It was so cold I was layered in clothing. I would never go anywhere without checking on the weather conditions before I went.

  • @JessicaZane4realz
    @JessicaZane4realz Рік тому +8

    Just stop already.

  • @gungho1284
    @gungho1284 Рік тому +4

    It works. I heard some years ago about Los Angeles trying to paint some of their streets as an experiment to see how it would work. I doubt they bothered to keep it up though since I haven't seen any more of it.

    • @MitchellTheMitch
      @MitchellTheMitch Рік тому

      Might be most of the money is going towards paying the homeless to be homeless

    • @niubilities
      @niubilities Рік тому

      Probably because it's a stupid idea.. Reflected glare from the streets can blind/strain people's eyes causing more vehicular accidents to happen except if everybody wears polarized shades.

  • @runshock89
    @runshock89 Рік тому +2

    Wow. Forecasters say that the high temperatures can continue well into August. So surprising for summer in the Northern Hemisphere.

  • @joshblank1
    @joshblank1 Рік тому +2

    Why on earth would you want to be a tourist in Death Valley?? I’m from SoCal, that’s hell on Earth

  • @abbij2009
    @abbij2009 Рік тому +8

    Just wondering why that guy that died from the heat was wearing gloves, jacket and a hood. If its hot why would you wear that?

    • @VladimirJacinthe
      @VladimirJacinthe Рік тому +7

      I believe some people might do it avoid getting sunburn if they have a skin condition. Though, wearing winter clothing in warm weather (especially desert heat) is highly unwise IMO.

    • @BitSmythe
      @BitSmythe Рік тому

      I wear my heavy leather motorcycle jacket when riding in heat. It actually stays cooler inside for a few hours.

  • @ronrobinson206
    @ronrobinson206 Рік тому +1

    Where I live all the houses have white painted roofs made to catch water with under house tanks, pump and pressure tank for supply.

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup Рік тому +7

    Oh wow, a 70 degree difference is actually enermous

  • @cesarepampena7740
    @cesarepampena7740 Рік тому +2

    As for hydration in the heat, that's why Liquid IV exists.

  • @Mark_nobody3
    @Mark_nobody3 Рік тому +7

    “I see a red door and I want to paint it Black”

  • @prmath
    @prmath Рік тому +1

    Absolutely WILL bring down the cost in summer time.

  • @DillyDabblez
    @DillyDabblez Рік тому +5

    Roofs about to be noticeably dirty lol

  • @bigbotno1
    @bigbotno1 Рік тому +18

    What saves more money: painting your roof white to keep cooler in summer or leaving your roof black to heat your house when it's cold outside. Maybe a detachable white cover of some sort is a better option.

    • @error-mc5xw
      @error-mc5xw Рік тому +2

      Excellent idea. Put white canvas on your roof in the summer and remove when weather get cooler

    • @shaymay2892
      @shaymay2892 Рік тому

      ​@@error-mc5xwGreat idea!

    • @rizkyadiyanto7922
      @rizkyadiyanto7922 5 місяців тому +2

      put the rainbow one in june!

  • @rob_1
    @rob_1 Рік тому +3

    I remember learning this in high school lol people still won't do it.

  • @ender2617
    @ender2617 Рік тому +14

    I live in south Florida where the average for the past 3 weeks has been above 90 degrees. That doesn’t include the humidity which makes you feel even hotter, my houses AC is always set around 71-68 and I’m still sweating in my own house. This heat is unbearable, I start sweating just walking to my trash can to take out the trash

    • @unexpectedvixen5685
      @unexpectedvixen5685 Рік тому +1

      I'm in northwest Florida and it's miserable. I broke into a full sweat just running to the mailbox and back. It's way too hot!

    • @cruzmalibu4361
      @cruzmalibu4361 Рік тому

      Why don’t you just move ? 😳

    • @ender2617
      @ender2617 Рік тому

      @@cruzmalibu4361 cause i’m in college 😭

    • @cruzmalibu4361
      @cruzmalibu4361 Рік тому +2

      @@ender2617 …go to college in Alaska 😳🥶

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER Рік тому

      That temp would freeze me. 🥶
      77 is the lowest I can tolerate and even then I'm in bed under a blanket

  • @1FishinAddict
    @1FishinAddict Рік тому

    Did this to my roof 8yrs ago. It does help.

    • @akanesoratobu8889
      @akanesoratobu8889 Рік тому

      what brand paint did you use and is it safe to use on shingle type roof

  • @OU812-j7v
    @OU812-j7v Рік тому

    Need it in Phoenix and Las Vegas!

  • @philmelb1022
    @philmelb1022 Рік тому +1

    The trouble is keeping them white. On roof it goes grey. I reckon cover your roof with solar panels better as they create electricity and shade on the roof. It's more expensive but in long run better.

  • @AndyKola
    @AndyKola Рік тому +3

    How many people automatically assume this is racist..?

  • @Avocadomushroom
    @Avocadomushroom Рік тому

    I’m sharing this as a reel on Facebook. Let’s all do this 🙌🏻

  • @unexpectedvixen5685
    @unexpectedvixen5685 Рік тому +1

    Send that paint to Florida please! Where do i buy it?

  • @tremonishamontanezbrown1549
    @tremonishamontanezbrown1549 Рік тому +10

    Yes this is great it should be standard

  • @texican512
    @texican512 Рік тому +4

    I never understand the Death Valley tourism. So you drove all the way there just to get hot?

    • @maxmulsanne7054
      @maxmulsanne7054 Рік тому +1

      Yeah, let's all go to the digital thermometer at the DV Park and take our pictures there. Good idea until the car breaks down and they find themselves desperate for the next vehicle to come along.

    • @VNtheOnly
      @VNtheOnly Рік тому +1

      You might meet the Undertaker

    • @mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38
      @mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38 Рік тому +1

      It's pretty nice in the winter.

  • @dakmycat3688
    @dakmycat3688 Рік тому +6

    Heat tourist wouldn’t be out there if they worked in the heat. I work in the heat it suck’s.

  • @offendedliberal6374
    @offendedliberal6374 Рік тому +1

    Literally has been the coolest summer in the past 5 years tbh I don’t know about this heat dome

  • @thorium9503
    @thorium9503 Рік тому

    Greece has been doing this for along time. They even paint the trees white sometimes

  • @rosapark651
    @rosapark651 Рік тому +4

    In india its commonly seen ...it definitely reduces the heat and humidity inside the house for some amount

  • @lvvett1
    @lvvett1 Рік тому +2

    What If you paint It Black?

  • @amydelgado4627
    @amydelgado4627 Рік тому +1

    This is stuff you learn in 5th grade shocked not as much people know this

  • @sulimanmohammed2559
    @sulimanmohammed2559 Рік тому

    Wow the heat God work mysteriously AMEEN

  • @crxk20r59
    @crxk20r59 Рік тому +1

    @:43 seconds, points the infrared laser thermometer farther away from the roof….@:48 seconds, practically touches the roof with it. 😂

    • @Game-Breaker97
      @Game-Breaker97 Рік тому

      It doesn’t make a difference. It reads the temperature of the first surface the laser touches. He could be 20 feet away and it’ll still work the same and show the same numbers. Maybe a 1 degree difference

  • @StopWars420
    @StopWars420 Рік тому +1

    It make the air around you hotter tho. Cool pavement failed in arizona for the same reasons

  • @Mix.content.channel
    @Mix.content.channel 4 місяці тому

    Yes
    100% right,
    From
    Pakistan

  • @walsh9354
    @walsh9354 Рік тому +1

    Start passing laws. White painted roofs

  • @Gnomelandsecurity1883
    @Gnomelandsecurity1883 Рік тому +1

    They usually do that to metal

  • @justayoutuber1906
    @justayoutuber1906 Рік тому +1

    Painting your roof white is not really that effective. If you have insulation in your attic and good roof ventilation, the surface temp of the top of your roof has very little to do with indoor livable space temp. Spend the money on a power vent or more attic insulation. Remember, you live 10-13 feet below your roof if you have an attic, and heat goes UP, not down.

  • @TheRandomPhantomOfficial
    @TheRandomPhantomOfficial Рік тому +1

    death valley ain't joking 💀💀

  • @sam-ke1ii
    @sam-ke1ii Рік тому +2

    next on inside edition:
    how black roofs may help reduce your heat bill

    • @chrishince8947
      @chrishince8947 Рік тому

      I'll stay in the middle with a Grey roof! Lol

  • @VNtheOnly
    @VNtheOnly Рік тому

    I really want to try this

  • @jaredpower1019
    @jaredpower1019 2 місяці тому

    i had been watching that Thomas and friends episode buckled track episode and they talk about the white keeps everything not hot but cool down I had been wearing white shirt when I working and surprisingly it didn’t make my arm pit sweaty

  • @darryldrax606
    @darryldrax606 Рік тому +1

    It would be nice to have air conditioning budget does not allow

  • @shinyspork1689
    @shinyspork1689 Рік тому

    I thought this title was fake until i read it over again.

  • @jellyfries1762
    @jellyfries1762 Рік тому

    Time to paint my roof white!!

  • @Ahgsb456
    @Ahgsb456 Рік тому +2

    Makes the house looks ugly!

  • @LygerTheCLaw
    @LygerTheCLaw Рік тому +1

    imagine wanting to experience the hottest place on earth before you die, and getting your wish.

  • @AdamWest-qp3yp
    @AdamWest-qp3yp Рік тому

    No really? Top notch reporting here

  • @winniethepoohandeeyore2
    @winniethepoohandeeyore2 Рік тому +2

    The word DUH comes to mind. NEVER NEVER NEVER use dark colors on a roof

  • @Weathermusic_12
    @Weathermusic_12 Рік тому

    Does this work in a shingle room?

  • @ChelSierra_Remly
    @ChelSierra_Remly Рік тому

    When is the future that has domes over populated areas? We need domes now.

  • @calvinduke4810
    @calvinduke4810 Рік тому

    Why not reflective paint or material

  • @lillkarin7472
    @lillkarin7472 Рік тому +1

    What would the paint do in the winter? Would it make it ❄️?

    • @U.Odyssey
      @U.Odyssey Рік тому +1

      Nothing. Cold weather is dealt with by the building's insulation.

  • @OJ-xw2oc
    @OJ-xw2oc Рік тому +1

    Did people just figure this out?😂

  • @BobSmith-yo6ib
    @BobSmith-yo6ib Рік тому

    Cool roof.

  • @Lexyvil
    @Lexyvil Рік тому

    It's also why I tend to wear white shirts, it reflects more light, therefore reflecting more heat.

  • @eduardozuniga6675
    @eduardozuniga6675 Рік тому

    Im glad i installed solar panels this year

  • @justlookingaround
    @justlookingaround Рік тому

    Best part is the two morbidly obese park rangers in death valley posing with the sign. Thats healthy 😂😂😂

  • @RobLower-b6d
    @RobLower-b6d Рік тому +1

    Put foil on it even better

  • @danram247
    @danram247 Рік тому

    What about white shingles? Is there such a thing?

  • @White742
    @White742 Рік тому

    In tropical countries high temperatures continue till mid December lol.

  • @ezvic420
    @ezvic420 Рік тому

    It seems Death Valley still lives up to name ❤

  • @yami39
    @yami39 Рік тому

    Is using a mirror better than white?

  • @peacefulrecharge896
    @peacefulrecharge896 Рік тому +2

    Plot wist now people will paint themselves white.

  • @Jello836
    @Jello836 Рік тому

    It works in India where they do this.

  • @levelofsnipes7378
    @levelofsnipes7378 Рік тому

    Every hot country in Europe: great idea, why didn’t we think of that

  • @chezzachezza7325
    @chezzachezza7325 Рік тому

    Watching this in winter in Melbourne Australia its brr cold

  • @shortyklee
    @shortyklee Рік тому

    How'd you get up there

  • @VersionBest
    @VersionBest Рік тому +1

    Another trick my dad used to do is spray the roof with water to cool down the house and it worked.

    • @gigiitsme7236
      @gigiitsme7236 Рік тому +1

      Water bill up!

    • @gigiitsme7236
      @gigiitsme7236 Рік тому +1

      Just paint it one time instead of continuing to use your water which at the end of the year would cost most than that little bucket of paint

    • @VersionBest
      @VersionBest Рік тому +1

      @@gigiitsme7236 He would only do it once in the evening for like 10 minutes, it's not like he would stand there and do it day and night for hours on end. It's nothing more than watering the grass. If you can afford watering your front lawn through an automated system, you can afford to do it for a few minutes and your water bill won't take a significant hike. I understand your point that the paint method is more cost effective and efficient. However, if you live in an H.O.A. this may be out of the question, and even if you don't, who wants their roof to look all white? It's an eye sore.

  • @fatimamoseley8779
    @fatimamoseley8779 Рік тому

    Well what about the heat in the winter

  • @MargaritaTruly
    @MargaritaTruly Рік тому +1

    fire

  • @chewygaming1
    @chewygaming1 7 місяців тому

    Wouldn't it even out? In winter, you'd spend more for heating. I guess this is only a problem for northern states.

  • @madmarvdesigns
    @madmarvdesigns Місяць тому

    But 48%-87% of heat gains comes from windows not the roof....this means blocking heat from windows is going to be more effective and also probably cost a lot less

  • @CJVisnic-wi7pv
    @CJVisnic-wi7pv 8 місяців тому

    There’s a free block buster at tacos tacos in Ludlow vermont

  • @JohnSmith19282
    @JohnSmith19282 Рік тому

    Alt title:America discovers how light works

  • @shaf60
    @shaf60 Рік тому

    Nothing will help humans will not change their ways, Good Luck Everyone . 🌏

  • @CHILLEDXVI
    @CHILLEDXVI Рік тому +1

    Meanwhile my whole room is painted Black

  • @mitchsn
    @mitchsn 2 місяці тому

    They've been doing this in Hawaii for years

  • @aired-downdisconnected4125
    @aired-downdisconnected4125 Рік тому

    Not for area's that see snow.

  • @tom11d7
    @tom11d7 Рік тому +2

    What a great way to blind every person driving by. It has to reflect it somewhere. Certain times of the day it would be really dangerous if every house had it.

    • @gigiitsme7236
      @gigiitsme7236 Рік тому

      My neighbor needs to paint her house pink! Lol😂😂😂

    • @mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38
      @mqb3gofjzkko7nzx38 Рік тому

      People don't get blinded by looking at the White House. Trust me I've seen it with my own eyes on a bright summer day. Not only is the roof white but the rest of it too!

  • @jazzandfunkequalsjunk179
    @jazzandfunkequalsjunk179 Рік тому

    I need to paint myself white too

  • @Bigtrek34
    @Bigtrek34 Рік тому +1

    Why was the 2 percent painted white in Africa?

  • @candyland4517
    @candyland4517 Рік тому +2

    White is right….

  • @goldengraham
    @goldengraham Рік тому

    I bet HOA would not allow it. 😒

  • @amira_856
    @amira_856 Рік тому

    Reduces air conditioning bill, but increases the bills from the heating during winter.

  • @Anonymous-jj9yu
    @Anonymous-jj9yu Рік тому

    But is it legal to paint your roof?

    • @Anonymous-jj9yu
      @Anonymous-jj9yu Рік тому

      @traybern the roof not the inside of the house. Here in the state you need a permit for everything

  • @limestonemedia
    @limestonemedia Рік тому

    The whole island of Bermuda has been doing this for hundreds of years.

  • @AIienJesus
    @AIienJesus Рік тому

    Just wait till winter and the heating bill is higher