It reflects the sun’s rays and emits absorbed heat, keeping the building cooler inside.
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A new paint job on your house could be an opportunity to make your home look – and feel – a little cooler.
So-called cool exterior walls are coated with paints or other materials that efficiently reflect the sun’s rays and emit heat that’s been absorbed.
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