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We are picking exterior paint colors for our stucco house. The interior walls are plaster and there isn’t insulation in the walls.
I want to stay away from dark colors because I think it will make our house hotter(we live in Southern California where it is sunny most of the year).
Is my concern valid?
If I insulate my walls, will I be able to choose dark colors?
A darker color absorbs more heat so yes it will heat the home more during the day. Your concern is valid. White is the least absorbent color and black is the most absorbent color.
If you insulate your walls, you will thus be warmer during the summer and winter, and a black exterior would absorb sunlight and warm your house lightly. A white paint would reflect light and keep the outside of your house cooler.
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We are picking exterior paint colors for our stucco house. The interior walls are plaster and there isn’t insulation in the walls.
I want to stay away from dark colors because I think it will make our house hotter(we live in Southern California where it is sunny most of the year).
Is my concern valid?
If I insulate my walls, will I be able to choose dark colors?
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A darker color absorbs more heat so yes it will heat the home more during the day. Your concern is valid. White is the least absorbent color and black is the most absorbent color.
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