tropical, double roofs?

Posted by ebesan on October 11, 2009, 1:03 pm

looking for examples of inexpensive roofing systems that deflect
intense heat, keep the area below cooler, do not require skilled
construction, may conserve water; do-able in mexico.

Posted by RicodJour on October 11, 2009, 1:38 pm

> looking for examples of inexpensive roofing systems that deflect
> intense heat, keep the area below cooler, do not require skilled
> construction, may conserve water; do-able in mexico.

Poke around here:
http://www.buildingscience.com/doctypes/designs-that-work
Very good site and they know what they're talking about.

R

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