What was the result of Rosie's temperature test for patio surfaces?
The test took place at 2 p.m. when the outdoor temperature was 112 degrees in the direct sun (no shade). Rosie took the temperature with an infrared thermal imaging gun.RESULTS: (normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees)
- Green lawn: 102 degrees
- Gray troweled concrete: 128 degrees
- Travertine 136 degrees
- Flagstone, depending on the color: 144 to 152 degrees...the lighter the color, the cooler the temp
- Saltillo tile: 145 degrees
- Concrete pavers: 146 degrees
- Trex composite decking: 150-175 degrees, depending on color
- Natural redwood decking: 154 degrees
- Native Arizona soil: 156 degrees
- Slate: 163 degrees
- Black asphalt street: 176 degree
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