Originally Posted by tandempower

Rooftop solar panels would be better, because they would also generate electricity, but a tarp can also work. I would stretch the tarp a few inches above the roof so the sunlight isn't penetrating directly through it and heating up the roof anyway. A small amount of air-space between the tarp and roof could allow much heat to dissipate and keep the attic cooler. The obvious problem with this scenario is that tarps break down in the sun, but sunshades are used in parks, etc. where tree shade is lacking.


Negativity is just such a waste of communication. If all you have to say is something cynically negative, why not just hold your tongue and leave discussion for those with something constructive to add?


They pay for small parcels of land and used RVs to live in while building something more permanent. The main problem is taxes and impact fees, which are necessary when you consider how irresponsibly most people would live if they could move onto a property for a couple thousand dollars. Most of the economy is devoted to maintaining high prices to keep neighborhoods exclusive and keep people working at paid employment instead of retiring. If people would just learn to behave civilly, there would not be as much need for social control camouflaged as economic activity.