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Insulation from heat?

dreamhouseforsomeday

10 years ago

Is there another roof over the exposed tin? Just wondering how you keep the house from getting too hot in the TX summer. Love the look!

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Joubert Design Build
10 years ago
Yes, there is 12" of foam insulation and a standing seam metal roof
dreamhouseforsomeday thanked Joubert Design Build
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