SAN ANTONIO – It has been another day of triple-digit heat.
This week, we told you about ‘heat islands’ in Urban San Antonio neighborhoods, and city officials are trying to help homeowners in those areas beat the heat.
Experts say planting trees and laying cooling pavement are small steps towards keeping things cool in urban heat islands; adding the best solution starts at the top with your roof. With the right materials, you could keep heat out and money in your pocket.
Former San Antonio District 1 City Councilman Roberto Treviño introduced the ‘Under 1 Roof’ program. It’s meant to help replace the roofs of homes in areas facing extreme heat…