How hot can it get on a regular asphalt shingle roof during summer, in the southern part of the US?
Please, only serious answers, this is an importtant matter. And state your source if you can. Thank you.
2007-09-10 02:02:55 · 7 answers · asked by pinduck85 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I need to have an actual temperature range as an answer to this question. Thank you.
2007-09-10 02:25:26 · update #1
I live in TN, and it got to 178 deg on my roof, [used a Pyrex temp Gage,] i was wondering the same thing, when it was 108 on out side, thermometer,
2007-09-10 02:55:21 · answer #1 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hi,
I am a reference librarian at a public library in Westland, MI and decided to do a little looking around for your answer. I wasn't able to find information for the southern U.S. specifically, but here is what I did find:
On a 90-degree day, the temperature on a traditional black roof is a sweltering 165 degrees, with an interior temperature of 124 degrees.
--Illinois governor’s office (www.il.gov)
On a summer day, an asphalt roof can reach a temperature of 190 degrees. (This statement was in reference to New York City.)
--earthpledge.org
In a study using infrared thermometers, the Chicago Department of Environment found that on a 100-degree day, the surface temperature of a blacktop roof reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
If you still need more information, I would suggest calling your local library and seeing what they can dig up. Good luck!
2007-09-10 02:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by Bridget 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Up to 160°. Depends opn how hot it is outside and what direction the pitch is facing during the hottest part of the day. It also depends on treeas and other types of shade. I know that if it's 105° the surface temperature could reach 160° in the direct sun.
2007-09-10 03:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I used to work for a solar panel manufacturer and we regularly saw temperatures above 303 deg F (we were generating steam at 70 psi). Our panels were dark green, so if your roof is dark green or black, you could expect similar temperatures.
2007-09-10 09:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
MANY ATTIC TEMPS CAN GET UP TO 130 & MORE...
DEPENDING ON THE COLOR OF THE SHINGLE ( BLACK GETTING HOTTER THAN WHITE ) I WOULD SAY TEMPS APPROACHING 150 / 175 -HOUSTON AREA - SINCE 1959, BUILDER SINCE 1982
2007-09-10 02:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Bonno 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Not to funny but i am shure it can get VERY HOT.... because it will "hold" heat... and it will just keep gaining heat from the sun.....soo honestly VERY HOT...... not an exact temp sorry!
2007-09-10 02:10:44 · answer #6 · answered by Get_in_my_belly 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hot enough to fry an egg! No Lie!
2007-09-10 02:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Parercut Faint 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋