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18 Apr 2010 03:18 PM
Jimmy,
Look into "Cool Roof" metal shingles. They are new, have a high solar reflective index and come in 16 colors.
I built ICF houses in Florida using sprayed foam to seal the attics and impact insulated windows. My houses are rated at 200+ MPH and my utility bills are 1/3 of my neighbors.
My experience in the Bahamas was that 1/3 of everything got lost in customs and skilled labor was non existent.
Geo thermal heat pump into the water is the simply the best and most economical way to go.
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06 May 2010 05:02 PM
Posted By jonr on 12 Mar 2010 10:12 PM

I agree - be careful with aluminum. There are marine grade alloys that will be fine and there are other alloys that will get chewed up.  Galvanized steel also does well.
Galvalume is better
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