Cool roofs can cool down a home to safer levels ... and can be coated similarly to metal shingles or tiles with a light color or IR (infrared) reflective finish to make it cooler.

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Australian research has found a fluorescent film placed on top of "super cool" roof materials can solve glare problems while maintaining a comfortable temperature inside homes.