Cool Roof

One item we'd really like to address is the black roof.  The long term plan is to put solar panels up there, but in the mean time we'd like to have a cooler roof so it will save us some money.  Dark colors absorb heat and lighter colors reflect the heat and can save you up to 15% in cooling costs.  See this recent article http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/news/2010/12-december/6-tips-for-selecting-an-energy-saving-cool-roof.aspx