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Use Your Roof to Maximize Cooling During Summer Heat

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Whether you are replacing or repairing your roof at the Lake of the Ozarks , there are many ways for you to insulate for maximum cooling during these hot Summer months.  You can even save money on your utility bills! Did you know that nearly half the money you spend on utility bills goes toward heating and cooling? Energy costs are literally going through the roof!  Your roof is your first and best defense against Summer heat.  Check out these 3 ways to keep your home or business cool and save you money! Roof Insulation  Insulation plays an important role in the amount of energy used for heating and cooling.  Proper insulation will help keep the cool air inside during the warm weather. Roof insulation can typically be added relatively easily when you are building a new home or replacing your Lake of the Ozarks roof on an existing home. "Cool" Roofs  In the US, over 90% of roofs are dark-colored.  These darker roofs have low-reflectance s...