Samui Phangan Real Estate Magazine April-May
Easter is here, which can only mean one thing....the year is flying past at a rapid pace and before we know it we will be discussing all things 2014! Wowsers! For those of you looking to move permanently to enjoy a slice of paradise, this issue we have some amazing properties available for sale and for rent, as well as a great article offering tips on purchasing your own piece of heaven and how to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Our April-May issue also covers all things, from ceilings, to outdoor furniture, keeping your pool ecofriendly and getting the most out of your roof, this issue is packed full of useful and interesting reads on living, renovating, buying and selling , shopping...and even some cooking thrown in for fun! Oh and don't miss our Island Scoop this issue - helping you keep across new happenings on the isles. Until next time, happy reading!
Easter is here, which can only mean one thing....the year is flying past at a rapid pace and before we know it we will be discussing all things 2014! Wowsers!
For those of you looking to move permanently to enjoy a slice of paradise, this issue we have some amazing properties available for sale and for rent, as well as a great article offering tips on purchasing your own piece of heaven and how to ensure you are getting what you paid for. Our April-May issue also covers all things, from
ceilings, to outdoor furniture, keeping your pool ecofriendly and getting the most out of your roof, this issue is packed full of useful and interesting reads on living, renovating, buying and selling , shopping...and even some cooking thrown in for fun! Oh and don't miss our Island Scoop this issue - helping you keep across new happenings on the isles. Until next time, happy reading!
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island life l eco outdoor<br />
When you're thinking about what goes into a green<br />
roof, the terminology can really get in the way – we're<br />
not talking about a garden on your roof! To be really<br />
eco-friendly, you want your roof to be cool...<br />
Some of the great producers of the greenhouse effect<br />
are the roofs over our heads. The sun hits the roof,<br />
and the roof reflects light back into the atmosphere.<br />
The intensity and angle of that reflected light create the<br />
100 samui phangan real estate<br />
so-called "heat island" effect in cities and can erode<br />
the atmosphere.<br />
Further, if the roofing material doesn't have insulating<br />
properties, it can create a secondary environmental<br />
issue by requiring the inhabitants of the building to<br />
crank up the climate control.<br />
So to be green, you have to be cool. What are some of<br />
your options when it comes to roofs?<br />
TILE<br />
If you want a roof that will last up to a hundred years,<br />
you might want to look at tile. It's favored in warm<br />
climates, and the key to its status as a green material<br />
lies in its composition, its shape and its ability to be<br />
recycled.<br />
"The curved shape helps with ventilation," says Jessica<br />
Clark, marketing liaison for the Cool Roof Rating<br />
Council.<br />
Roofing tile comes in a wide range of colors, including<br />
those lighter colors that reflect less heat into the<br />
atmosphere. As an added eco-bonus, they're heavy:<br />
That superior thermal mass keeps the cool air inside<br />
on a hot, hot day.
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