Two engineers from the University of Colorado have developed a new roof or wall cooling material that resembles a shrink wrap and does not need power or water.

The film is formed from a combination of plastic called polymethylpentene, more commonly known as TPX, and glass beads. These are silvered into sheets. The resulting material serves as a structure’s shield from incoming radiation from the sun and is said to be capable of helping the surface where the edifice is on release absorbed heat back to space.

What has caught the attention of many in this material is not only its energy-saving feature but also its price. The developers have revealed that manufacturing the film only costs 50 cents per yard. With this, it is likely that the material can be used allover a house or building. Its creators are currently looking for more applications for the film. Roofing and wall panel makers will soon have another insulation or cooling material option that can possibly be integrated into their releases.

 

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