[Army Guy]

As was stated in earlier post, you must get ARC approval. From my doings with past ARC approvals we have done for our villa and some friends. I do not think they will approve it, as changes submitted must blend in with the rest of the homes/villas around you and not stick out or be totally different such as a totally white roof. Presently the only modifications I have heard ARC approving are solar electric or water heating panels.

Army Guy

[cybermuda]

I have finally got around to contacting the Architect Review Committee and this was their answer:

If you are in a home unit it is not necessary to complete an architectural review application form to change your roof color. If you are in a courtyard or patio villa, you must submit the architectural application form, which has been attached.

I'll let you know when I finally get round to having the roof painted white :-)

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by cybermuda

I have finally got around to contacting the Architect Review Committee and this was their answer:

If you are in a home unit it is not necessary to complete an architectural review application form to change your roof color. If you are in a courtyard or patio villa, you must submit the architectural application form, which has been attached.

I'll let you know when I finally get round to having the roof painted white :-)

You can paint those gritty roof shingles? They have paint for roof shingles? I don't think I ever saw a painted roof. White is gonna really stand out.

[pfhannan]

It makes sense to have white, but the districts have different requirements, read your deed restrictions, or call deed compliance

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You can paint those gritty roof shingles? They have paint for roof shingles? I don't think I ever saw a painted roof. White is gonna really stand out.

I believe a earlier post said it was a coating, not like actual paint.

The house inspector told me about the barrier (don't remember the exact name) that goes on the inside, in the attic. I'm thinking about checking into that down the road. That should serve the same purpose, plus you wouldn't risk making the house stand out from all the neighbors. Just MHO!

[JLHart]

Originally Posted by jgbama

I believe a earlier post said it was a coating, not like actual paint.

The house inspector told me about the barrier (don't remember the exact name) that goes on the inside, in the attic. I'm thinking about checking into that down the road. That should serve the same purpose, plus you wouldn't risk making the house stand out from all the neighbors. Just MHO!

Indeed, the "paint" is an elastomeric type ... as in plastic. It can and will adhere to almost any clean surface including: wood, metal, concrete, asphalt and shingles. It can be rolled on, but is best applied with heavy duty spray eqpt. It works very well.


The radiant barriers are a foil like material that is attached to the bottom sides of the roof rafters / trusses. I had serious doubts about it when it hit the market .... but it does seem to work well. NOTE: many villas (both patio & courtyard) have roof construction that makes it impossible to use these radiant barriers, except in the garage.

Energy Savers: Radiant Barriers

Personally, I would like to have a metal roof. They are expensive (as in 3x the cost of shingles) .... but last virtually forever, are highly energy efficient and available in basic galvanized and a wide range of colors

[cybermuda]

Originally Posted by jgbama

The house inspector told me about the barrier that goes on the inside, in the attic. That should serve the same purpose, plus you wouldn't risk making the house stand out from all the neighbors.

Yes, I hear that works pretty well, too

My reasoning behind going for the outside not the inside is:

1) the white coating reflects the heat before it heats up the roof, whereas the inner barrier reflects it back into the roofing material once it has already passed through. Not sure if this affects the roofing material (in terms of expansion etc.) but I should think that prevention is better than cure.

2) painting the outside should be quicker and easier (i.e. cheaper) than having workmen crawling around inside, especially at the edges where there is little space to work. Plus less likelihood of a foot coming through your ceiling.

3) the outer coating provides additional benefits as a sealant and should help to prolong the life of the roofing material.

I have looked at my neighborhood on Google Earth and the roof colors range from a deep, brick red through all types of brown, green and gray to almost white, so I don't think sticking out would be a problem here. If anything, it would give the neighborhood a tropical feel :-)

[CaptJohn]

Originally Posted by cybermuda

Yes, I hear that works pretty well, too

My reasoning behind going for the outside not the inside is:

1) the white coating reflects the heat before it heats up the roof, whereas the inner barrier reflects it back into the roofing material once it has already passed through. Not sure if this affects the roofing material (in terms of expansion etc.) but I should think that prevention is better than cure.

2) painting the outside should be quicker and easier (i.e. cheaper) than having workmen crawling around inside, especially at the edges where there is little space to work. Plus less likelihood of a foot coming through your ceiling.

3) the outer coating provides additional benefits as a sealant and should help to prolong the life of the roofing material.

I have looked at my neighborhood on Google Earth and the roof colors range from a deep, brick red through all types of brown, green and gray to almost white, so I don't think sticking out would be a problem here. If anything, it would give the neighborhood a tropical feel :-)

Those were my conclusions before using it in addition to an old roof.
I use: Gardner's Black Jack, Ultra Roof 1000, Elastomeric coating. White.
Available at Lowe's for about $82 for 5 gallons. Took 3-4 cans for 1300 sq ft house with hip roof. Did a recoat this month after 4 years and hardly need to turn on the AC. Just get up there with a paint roller and have at it. Just don't back yourself off the roof! Cool to the touch at noon. Amazing stuff!