Hi Sukie; :Actually I think you were right.. wouldn't you use a light colored roof to reduce the HEAT in the house... and to promote internal COOLING, thereby reducing internal Heating?... the light clor reflects the heat rays... Vicki Vicki Montgomery Tricks and Treats Rescue Greater Houston/Galveston Texas 713-472-6599 [log in to unmask] [log in to unmask] "Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace." ~ Dr. Albert Schweitzer [Posted in FML 5868]