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Old 06-05-2009, 06:01 AM   #24
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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR View Post
Wouldn't a giant blue tarp trump all these methods? I'm starting to sound like FLL.
Yes you are.

I once put a giant aluminized tarp over my roof after some major windstorm damage. It stayed up there for months.

While the result could have been anticipated, I'm here to tell you that tarp was highly impressive in reducing the sun's radiant heating effect inside the house.
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