Will a Dark Roof Make My House Hotter? IR Reflective Paint Explained

It's a fair question: if you paint your roof a darker color, won't your house get hotter? Not necessarily. RPainter uses specialized IR reflective paint designed to reflect heat, including for darker roof colors.

How IR Reflective Paint Works

IR (infrared) reflective coatings are formulated to reflect the sun's infrared energy, which is what carries much of the heat. This means even a darker-colored roof can reflect a meaningful amount of heat away from your home rather than absorbing it.

Color Without Compromise

Because of IR reflective technology, you don't have to choose between the look you want and a cooler home. You can select from many roof colors, including darker options, and still benefit from heat-reflective performance.

Backed by a 12-Year Warranty

RPainter's IR reflective roof paint is backed by our 12-year warranty on roof paint, so you get both the look and the long-term protection you want.

Ready to Paint Your Roof?

RPainter has been painting roofs since 1998. Our family-owned, licensed, and insured team is ready to help with roof painting, restoration, and house painting across Southern California.