Asphalt shingle roof owners sometimes use the tinted acrylics from tin roofing repair. There are two reasons:2. Reduce energy costs by changing dark colored shingles to a lighter color.
The roof to the left illustrates an energy savings project.
Rarely does a homeowner select a solid white tint because the appearance becomes dirty with tree droppings, etc. But light grey, light tan and other lighter variations do help lower interior temperatures during warm days. See painting asphalt shingles for more information....including "how to" and "where to buy the acrylic".
