The importance of lighter coloured roofs

The colour of your roof can make a difference to the temperature of your home and the surrounding area.

Choosing a lighter coloured roof doesn’t add an additional cost during your build but can help your energy bills by keeping your roof cavity cool and lowering the overall temperature of your home.

We're supporting residents to build cooler homes by offering a $10,000 Whitlam Energy Rebate package for sustainably built homes.Check out the cool roof on our demonstration homes!The demonstration homes in the Innovation Precinct are finished in a Colorbond Surfmist Matt which has a solar absorptance level of 0.32.